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Are You a Leader or a Follower?

Discussion in 'Chit Chat' started by Kaiser, Feb 1, 2015.

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Are you a leader or a follower?

  1. Leader.

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    15.2%
  2. Follower.

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    29.1%
  3. It depends.

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    55.7%
  1. GlindaRose

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    Alas, I consider myself a follower. I've never been very good at leading, although I wish I was.
     
  2. CandyKing

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    It depends on my mood at the time.
     
  3. Rainbows~Exist

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    It really depends on the situation for me. If no one's being productive and nothing's getting done then I'll take charge and get everyone up off their asses to finish the job :slight_smile:
     
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    This is me.

    I was in charge for a small team once at work. They were a pack of whinny, lazy arsed idiots, and I didn't even get a raise, so after a while I left the company.

    Now, if I had to work on a project, which I believed in, something worth it, then I'd be glad to be the leader, and I'll get the job done at any price.
     
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    I lead myself and do not like to follow anybody.
     
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    Neither. I go my own way but people don't tend to follow me. I'm not social.
     
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    Normally I prefer the follower role, but I can lead if no one's up for the task.
     
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    Me as leader: "Why do you ask me? I don't know. Do whatever."
    Me as follower: "Bitch don't tell me what to do."
     
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    Neither... I'm a follower of my heart and my mind.
     
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    I do what I'm told in the real world
     
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    I'm fine in either role, though I seem to be more of a leader. However, I've learned, as gifted as one may be, a leader is useless if those assigned to them, do not believe in their leader or do not want to be involved. A good leader will deal with this, but a great leader will change this, bringing a sort of cohesive element to the fray.

    That said, I don't just flock to a leader or follower role; instead, I roll with what I'm assigned. Like some others have said of themselves, I tend to take an outsider's perspective, a rebel really. Those who know me, are fine with putting me in charge of something, and that's fine. Those who do not know me, I usually sit back and wait until they have their first problem -- and then I provide the solution. If this doesn't draw them to me, I'll keep repeating this until, finally, they've acknowledged my needing to be leading. However, up until this point, I'm helpful enough when in the follower role.

    Either way, I always strive to be an asset... unless I'm assigned to some asshole, then I just sit back and, one by one, tear away the authority he has from the others, in a variety of ways, some subtle and some blatant.
     
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    It depends. As long as I'm getting paid. Hell, some people are leader in title only. I'm more than happy to follow a competent leader. I've gotten a lot of praise for my reliability. I can also be trusted to work independently. I'm a good problem solver. Most times I've been a leader, it's only because it was expected or other people forced elected me.

    Although, in a more broad sense, I do whatever I want, as long as it doesn't harm somebody that doesn't deserve it.
     
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    Well, the fortunate cookie I just received stated "You have the makings of a leader, not a follower". So, I suppose the gods have spoken. I am still destined to be Queen.
     
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    It depends for me. I did like to think I'm an independent
     
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    Neither. I've always hated the idea that there have to be followers and leaders. I just am what I am, I neither care to follow, or lead. I will follow nobody, and if a few people follow me, fine, but I ain't gonna be no messiah!
     
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    Neither.

    For me, its a bit more extreme.

    Im either a god or Im the devil.
    People follow me, either to get my advice or to look for a chance to run me over.
     
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    I follow people that I respect, like in a mentor-type way. I want to learn from them and take all the info I can.

    With everyone else... I guess I like leading? Honestly, I'd prefer we all just do our thing. haha.
     
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    I don't typically like to be the main leader, but I'm not content simply following whatever someone else says. I like to have influence over things, if I have to be leader to have that influence, fine, but if not I'm content shaping the situation without needing to be answerable. :stuck_out_tongue_closed_eyes: Guess I'd make a good politician.
     
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    Often times I just do my own thing. I'm not a natural leader, but don't like mindlessly following.
     
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    I'll lead or follow depending on the situation. I'm both, if that's a good answer.