Constructions of Following from a Relational Perspective: A Follower-Focused Study

Rachael Morris (Newcastle Business School, Northumbria University)

Journal of Leadership Education

ISSN: 1552-9045

Article publication date: 15 October 2014

Issue publication date: 15 October 2014

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Abstract

The followership field remains overshadowed by the leadership field, with traditional assumptions attached to the follower concept further undervaluing the importance of progressive understandings of leadership. This paper considers following as a relational process and provides illustrative extracts from empirical research. Future areas for research are discussed, as well as the importance of incorporating followership into the leadership education agenda.

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Citation

Morris, R. (2014), "Constructions of Following from a Relational Perspective: A Follower-Focused Study", Journal of Leadership Education, Vol. 13 No. 4, pp. 51-62. https://doi.org/10.12806/V13/I4/C7

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Emerald Publishing Limited

Copyright © 2014, The Journal of Leadership Education

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