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Are You A Leader Or A Follower? » Footsteps in the Mirror — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 02:48:17 +0000

[...] an old question of the day set on by Quofda.com, but Estarla set about answering the question which in turn made me think of my own responses (does that make [...]

By: e*star

e*star — Fri, 30 May 2008 17:05:12 +0000

@moet-chan: Thank you, woman. I know, that VW slogan made me hesitant as well. But you know as well as I do that they need as much zing in those soundbites and slogans as possible.

By: moet-chan

moet-chan — Fri, 30 May 2008 07:28:21 +0000

I like your answer. It’s a human one and reflects complexity of thought. Ironically it could be that the very people who accept that being your typical alpha leader is the best way to go are the sheep who didn’t think for themselves.

I used to get pissed off at this VW commercial that said “Drivers Wanted” because I didn’t identify with their portrayal “Drivers” and would say to myself, “Where the f*ck does that leave everyone else (the other 30% of kids whose lives aren’t enriched by sports)? What a myopic ad.”

By: e*star

e*star — Wed, 28 May 2008 19:31:55 +0000

@Edrei: Indeed. I was using the verb “dictate” to illustrate the most extreme definitions of either, I guess. Would you say, then, that there is only one leader? Or that if you weren’t the one person responsible for decision-making then you’re ultimately a follower? My argument is that there are many people on the fray that I would also consider leaders, who weren’t the most vocal but also inspired others and thus this, to me, makes them leaders. But they might not be the most visible and might just be accommodating or harmonious with the most vocal of the bunch.

@angelahappydot: Thanks for coming by! I know what you mean about people who are so obviously into being the frontman – either for the glory/credit of it or just satiating his/her need for power. As for following, “Just form an original thought, Dwight.” – Michael Scott

By: angelahappydot

angelahappydot — Wed, 28 May 2008 09:42:48 +0000

i was thinking of that question and i think that i can be both. i find people who always wanna be the leader annoying and those who always wanna follow annoying, too.

By: Edrei

Edrei — Tue, 27 May 2008 23:35:41 +0000

I don’t really look at the question that way. Leaders and followers aren’t always about dictating or being dictated to. It’s can be about encouraging, helping, inspiring and doing.

Yes, there are many way to lead. Whether by love and respect or fear and intimidation, being a leader ultimately is about someone who makes the final decision, the final choice. Everyone else in the wake are those that follow suit.

Maybe I should answer this question as well.