Overview
Leadership is about influencing and inspiring a team to achieve a shared goal, while followership is about supporting and executing the leader's vision and direction.
Leaders envision the future and motivate others, whereas followers actively contribute to the realisation of that vision.
Key Terms
Leadership
The art of positively influencing others to get the job done.
Followership
The concept of following ethically, not passively. Responsible followers exercise judgement, they do not follow blindly, come what may.