Followership/ Leadership EPR Bullets
- 5/6 club leader; coordinated security for boxing matches--improved morale of Army and Air Force members
- A dynamic Senior NCO, increased communication between the ranks, increased overall satisfaction at work
- A proactive MSgt with a can-do attitude; always promotes a constructive team environment--ready for the next level
- Absolutely superb leader! Commander selected to participate in $450K Charleston AFB core upgrade
- Absolutely superb leader!; encourages airmen to collaborate & think outside the box--inspir'd a positive work environ
- Actively promoted inclusive work environment; encouraged Sr technician interaction w/ new amn--boosted morale
- Aided Dept of Justice diverted a/c--led security team overwatching 114 prisoners, 80 max security--no escapes
- Amn Professional Enhancement Seminar Chiefs Panel facilitator; 40 Amn mentored...developed future AF ldrs
- Assumed Fuels Quality Assurance role; revised and updated flt inspection guides--increas'd prgm proficiency by 20%
- Attended Leadership Challenge Pgm & Joint Female Leadership Symp; honed leader skills--improved unit climate
- Bridged staff shortages; augmented lab/immunizations/performed 14 blood draws f/4 hrs--prevented break in svc/care
- Briefed junior airmen at Airmen Leadership School on Air Force Evaluation System--improved understanding
- Consummate professional; sets & attains high standards-- develops sense of purpose & responsibility in all Airman
- Coordinated, participated in traditional CoC ceremony; demonstrated concern for Amn, preserved traditions and pride
- Corrected 4 pilot UTCs; rearranged 150 pcs equip/LOGMOD according/ASC--ensured allocation/equip worth $1.3M
- CP CRO; trn'd 18 COMSEC users/revised outdated EA plans & prep d section for wg insp--closed 3 crit deficiencies
- CPR program instructor; taught 3 course's/provid d life saving skill set/qualified 12 mbrs--annl trng/100% msn ready
- Dedicated; flawlessly handled 45,552 stons on 4,207 msns w/o incident--vital spt to ___________
- Demonstrates 100% loyalty and support to chain of command; example contributes to increased shop morale
- Developed Amn to be future leaders; drove five on-time enlisted promotions--increased Flt morale & productivity
- Developed NORTHCOM/NORAD LSOA tracker; standardized formatting f/CEG slide--expedited updates f/43 units
- Devoted 40 hours off-duty time, ensured unit's tng req'ts met; all amn qual min time, sig improved sec effectiveness
- Dvlpd health/readiness; gained fitness cert/led 30 student's PT/supv'd 5 evals--key to 4 sq's resilience/gp 95% PT pass rt
- Engaged and assertive wingman; does not hesitate to assist on mission tasks--provides cohesive work environment
- Enlisted advisor during 12-mo 1st Sgt void; coord 40-hr symposium/four NCOs--cont'd morale/welfare spt f/120 Amn
- Ensured the security/processing of XXX at XXX (LOCATION) providing service to XXX personnel
- Excellent communication skills; facilitated live missions and training scenarios--gen'd success, improved efficiency
- Excellent leader; designated shop floor lead 3 months after tech school--motivated personnel/enhanced camaraderie
- Exceptional Manager! Led section operational readiness prep--increased capability for worldwide deployable activity
- Exemplary management skill and organizational foresight, personified allegiance, mil bearing, uncompromising ethics
- Exemplified Dress and Appearance per AFI 36-2903/uniform standards; maintains high standard & example for Amn
- Exhibited remarkable military bearing/leadership; Directed airmen/Oversaw FP Control Center operations
- Filled NCO position; trained six Amn/192 core tasks/reduced OJT time 25%--increased 2R1 proficiency 66%
- Flawless uniform & appearance; personified AFI 36-2903--shining example of professionalism for peers/subordinates
- Headed JEIM training; instructed 4 Amn on TO use/eng module mx/insp/repair procedures--increased task qual 12%
- Instituted new quality control inspection procedures raising customer satisfaction 25%
- Joined Wing Mental Readiness Council; learned coping strategies--improved mental health counseling ability
- Judged ROTC drill competition; reviewed/ranked 11 schools; exemplified AF standards for America's next gen
- Led 5 psnl / bldg pack up ISO a $2.6M SRM project; assets worth $1.5M / < 72 hours--ensr'd ready for contract NTP
- Led 50 amn tech school green rope; enforced standards/mentored/motivated/guided peers...laud'd by 338 TRS leaders
- Led by example, conducted bi-weekly PT sessions for 5 flights; increased sq fitness scores
- Made effective use of humor in tense situations--decreased anxiety & stress, improved learning and productivity
- Managed 20 personnel workcenter in direct support of U.S. Space Command--exceeded all assigned goals!
- Managed 919 SOAMXS PTL pgm duties; performed 100+ AFRC FAs--ensured unit compliance w/AF fitness stds
- Managed Det security program; employed fail-safe security procedures--$4M operations facility safeguarded
- Managed SABC prgm; oversaw trng rqmt's for 12 pers--guaranteed sq mbr's ready for emergency/wartime ops
- Managed unit FCP with gusto! Improved status of unit family care plans--increased overall unit and family readiness
- Mature leader; won't compromise standards, enforced highest AETC standards of conduct
- Mentored 5 subordinates via official/unofficial feedback--enhanced transparency + defined performance expectations
- Meticulous flt safety rep; sect IAW AFOSH stds/zero DSVs in HQ AMC LSAV--vehicle accidents down 66%
- Mng'd 3 in-flight/ground emer; alerted first responders/org'd personnel recovery spt--safeguarded $28M in AF assets
- Org'd Palau island drought relief efforts; led 25 vols & collected 50 cases of water--supplied aid to 20K lcl residents
- Organized Dining-in, hallmark event for 1,000+ Amn; reinforced pride in svc/committment to Air Force way of life
- Organized/participated in 911 ceremony; exemplified military values--guaranteed success of honored tradition
- Outstanding achiever! Awarded AMN/QTR--always professional/positive attitude; true pillar of AF standards
- Oversaw 3 DSG Amn; ensured proper tool room operation--verified accountability/insp of tools/equip valued $4.2M
- Oversaw On-the-job training program resulting in 6 airmen receiving their upgraded status ahead of schedule
- Participated in state joint leadership meetings; made in-roads w/ air, army leaders--enlarged role w/ nat'l guard
- Peerless uniform and appearance; adheres to AFI--sets example for peers and subordinates
- Performed as SL; mentored 12 subordinates using documented feedback & follow-up--SF members developed to excel
- Primary trnr f/JISCC team; creat d trng milestones/sign d 40 mbr tasks--increas d/enhanc d state DOMOPS readiness
- Proved Military learned skill; refined BSA field trng/guided 12 hour SABC courses--dvlp'd young ldrs/AF ambassador!
- Provided med skill training for pre-med students; demonstrated IV technique, increased clinical skill of 40+ students
- Provided setup/security for annual Frostbite Run event--contributions earned $15K for unit's morale activities
- QB'd Alaskan Shelter system crs; est'd 14 tent bed down/cert 77 core task rqmts--enabled deployment cap f/240 Amn
- Raised hand for Wing Mentorship program; trained in mentorship techniques--actively mentoring wing airmen
- Recruited 2 volunteers; closed unit/family communications gap--improved comm between unit, deployers, families
- Registered over 40 military and family members to vote; timely actions ensured voter eligibility
- Reviews regulations constantly; sharpens knowledge while providing an honest service to all AMC travelers
- SABC program instructor; taught 5 crse's/provided life saving skill set--qualified 95 psnls annl trng/100% msn ready
- Sel'd gp awds emcee; reviewed script/honed comm skills/hosted 16 awds--dvlpd leadership skill/inspired 700 attendees
- Selected above peers to proffer Sq/CC call; honored 23 mbrs achievements/dignified event--lauded by Sq/CC
- Selected as Stripe Fund President; org'd XX fundraisers/mng'd flt finances--raised $XXX for morale events/departure gifts
- Selected for advancement to E-6 under the Stripes for Exceptional Perormance program
- Selected to act as AAWC for crit jt ex; streamlined comm w/deployed mbrs; 100% ID of/immed response to threat
- Selflessly lead physical fitness training sessions; bolstered PT testing abilities 3 amn--increased shop PT pass rate 6%
- Set the standard for mil education; completed ALS/7LVL UGT; leading junior airmen down same path of success
- Standards and professional competence generated immediate confidence/improved subordinate morale
- Standards and professional competence generated immediate confidence/improved subordinate morale
- Standout job knowledge; go to trainer f/4 enl/2 off/1 civ on 88 EAC tasks--decreased EAC manning shortage by 35%
- Started Unit Friends/Family Facebook site; leveraged social media tech--increased morale of deployers and families
- Superior military image led to selection as the AF representative during the AMC tree lighting ceremony
- Suppt'd 250+ combat sorties/14K acft controlled by AWACS GEP maint; ensured daily ops/22 network encrypt devices
- Takes exceptional pride in image; meticulous appearance, immaculate inspection-ready uniform on daily basis
- Taught Green Dot for 500+ personnel; front-runner for respectful, diverse, healthy & professional work relationships
- Top Airman! Selected as 1922nd CS Airman of the Quarter for the second quarter 2014
- Top Airman! Selected as the 848th Missile Group Airman of the Quarter for the second quarter 2015
- Trained 3 DSG NCOs/eng 50/100 hr sched insp; guided borescope op/taught TO use/insp limit--incr'd capability 25%
- Trained 5 new EA controllers; completed 170 tasks < 60 days--crushed AF std by 33%/increased CP manning by 20%
- Utilized process improvement techniques; reduced military performance reporting delays by 75%
- Vol'd as trained SAPR instructor; demonstrated buy-in from leadership--trained >100 members ahead of schedule
- Volunteered for ABE uniform fit test; efforts directly affected future design of the AF War Fighters uniform
- Volunteered for after-hrs school/sports physicals; facilitated screening/care for 178 pts--saved patrons $13.4K
- Volunteered for Green Belt trng, 24 out of 72 hours complete; improving problem-solving process for command post
- Warrior scholar; completed two CLEP tests while deployed--earned 6 credit hours for CCAF degree in avionics
Followership is defined as the willingness to cooperate in working toward the accomplishment of defined goals while demonstrating a high degree of interactive teamwork. Effective followers are active participants (partners) in creating the leadership process. Followers permit leaders to establish and keep themselves in control of a situation that is productive, efficient, and people-oriented.
The role of followers is not to be mindlessly implementing the ideas of leaders. Their role is to help the leaders become effective while remaining true to their own values and essential needs, demonstrating self-management skills, and being effective individual contributors, even in the absence of leadership. This is why "followership" is as important as leadership.
In conclusion, the concept of followership is based on a confusion of leadership and management. We need to get rid of followership to better engage employees, to show them more respect by conveying the impression that they are partners, not "followers" - a concept which suggests subservience, hence the need to invent an equally odd expression: the "courageous" follower. So what? This debate is important because we need employees to be better engaged. We can applaud the efforts of the followership camp to highlight the importance of employees with regard to organizational prosperity but we need to see their use of the term "follower" as self-defeating because it demeans what we are trying to empower. We need to see how employees can be leaders, not just followers. They can lead, not just their own teams, but anyone in the organization, up and sideways who they can influence to think or act differently. Isn't this much more empowering than calling employees "followers"?