The Effective Follower’s Creed

I do not wait to be led. I listen, observe, and act with purpose. I serve the mission, not the mood. I speak with clarity—up, down, and across. I respect the chain, but I do not hide behind it. I take initiative without ego, and ownership without excuse. I defuse drama, not fuel it. I adapt quickly, learn relentlessly, and execute precisely. I make my impact visible through results, not noise. I follow with strength, so others can lead with trust.

Objective: Provide Insight & Tools For Employees Who Simply Want To Do A Good Job

Date & Time: Friday, February 6 - 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (MST)

Duration: 4 Hours

Format: Live, interactive workshop (Zoom)

Course Topics

• The Importance of Focusing on Outcomes Important To Senior Decision Makers

• Improving Communication - Up, Down, Left and Right

• Types of Decision Making Authorities

• Avoiding “Command Creep”: Don’t bypass, don’t bottleneck

• Spotting Drama Archetypes: Victims, Persecutors and Rescuers

• Empathy vs. Sympathy: Understanding emotions is different than mirroring emotions

• Following "Up": Assisting your Supervisor to be successful

• Followership as Leadership: Being inspired and inspiring others to focus on results, not just tasks

• Strategic Volunteering: How to raise your hand for the right things

• Your Professional Development Plan: Build a “Promotion Portfolio” — a tactical map of visible wins and quiet impact

• Mission Mapping: How to trace your daily tasks to strategic outcomes

• The Follower’s Creed: Loyalty to the mission, not the supervisor

• Micro-Initiative: Small acts that move the needle

• Where To From Here? A short Action Plan for follow through.