Why would anyone follow you as their leader?
Perhaps this is because you have Expert Power over them.
What this means is explained in this clip.
Leadership 101-599 is a rational on-line course without glorifying leadership and without discussing matters in philosophical, sentimental terms. Even though many familiar terms are used, Leadership 101-599 is an original, independent factual treatise of common and uncommon topics, related to leadership and followership.
