A simple poll:
 

Are you a LEADER or a FOLLOWER? :confused:

There are many who naturally "take charge"; while there are others who often times "take direction".

Which one are you?

I would like to follow, but for some reason, I find myself leading. :confused:

Good question!
 

I am definitely a follower.

I've never been extremely comfortable in a "leadership" position, and really don't have a problem being a follower. What's funny is that I've heard that most followers make good leaders - maybe because we're good at taking direction and it doesn't matter who's in charge!

I'm usually good at following directions (if you don't count the 1st time I came on GC and didn't read the POW and posted in another thread instead of introducing myself in the appropriate thread!) and am definitely more comfortable following rather than leading.

I am a LEADER all the way. As you say, 2D, I would like to follow, but if things don't go my way, I wind up taking over.

The way I see it is this: I would ratherbe responsible for my own success/failure. I would rather lead myself down a path, whichever it may be, than to follow someone there.

I am also both, but I'm more of a leader than a follower. I think you have to be both and it depends on the situation. I am like Soror 2D, I would like to follow, but no one ever wants to lead, so I'm the type of person that will step up. When I get tired, though, I know how to say NO, and will be fully prepared to follow!

A leader.
I like to lead and don't mind the responsibility that goes with it. I sometimes complain about leading but if I was following I would probably be complaining as well. However a good leader knows when to follow.

I would have to agree with you on this one.If I am following a positve leader,then,I go with the flow.Otherwise,I tend to do my own thing...I am off to myself a lot of the time.

I'm definitely a leader. Even in situations where I say I'm going to lay back this time, someone always calls upon me to take a leadership role.

Being a leader definitely isn't easy or a glamourous position. It can be very stressful at times, but what I have come to find is that in being a leader I have had to overcome obstacles that I thought I couldn't. It has made me be a stronger person.

Ummm can I be an independent?

I am really not a group person lately. I am more likely to lead myself to the bookstore follow my desire for a six pack to the gym. Solo. And I like that most of the time.

If I HAVE to pick one though I'll say leader just because I am really the anti-follower, lol.

leader by example

Same here although I tend more to be a leader.

Order
 

In order to be a good leader, one must be a good follower... :cool:

Like a few said, I'd rather just go my own way-doing neither.

Of course in some situations being independent is not an option. Then it is situational. I'm not crazy about leading, too much accountability, but when people don't know what the hell they're doing, I don't mind taking the lead for a while. Otherwise I just rather to go w/ the flow.

Also, being the leader puts a big target on your back. Sometimes I think indirectly persuading another leader to do things your way is the better option than leading yourself. Kind of manipulative, but it's one of the older tricks in the book that works.

I usually end up being the leader, but I'm comfortable following if that leader is a good one. A lot of people would like to think that they are leaders but are really outspoken followers. I'm the oldest child, so leading just seems so natural to me :-)

I'm a bit of both

I'm half and half. For me, it really depend on the situation.

I would say that I am a leader only after I give someone else the chance to lead. If no one steps up, then I become dominate. Then, if someone does step up, I make sure that my opinion is heard because I am very opinionated.

The only time that I follow is when I dont really care one way or the other, but any other time, you'll most likely hear my mouth.

Q

leader
 

i believe in setting trends...

I would say I'm the best of both words. I agree that it depends on the situation. I look at it as in learning to be a good leader, I had to follow someone at some point in time.

I'm a little bit of both with leader traits...:)

Like a lot of people on here, I guess I'm a combination of both. I'm in a few leadership positions where people are under my direction, but I still have to report to someone over me. And this is fine with me. Naturally though, I'm a follower. And this means that I don't "follow" people (I have my own mind), but I try to follow orders and directions from someone above me.

I'm shocked to see how many of you prefer to follow, because I see a lot of strong personalities. I hope that didn't offend. Just surprised.

Leader
 

I would definitely say I am a leader... not because I want to be... but becuse I usually disagree with the way things are being handled. So i ended up leading it to another direction.
That...or... I cant stand to see people procrastinate ( it happens alot at my J.O.B) so i take charge and hurry up and get it done.

I would have to say that I am a combination of both. It may be at a particular time where I am not qualified or do not have enough experience or knowledge to lead, but once I learn, then I am ready and then, there may be times when I just take the initiative, so like many, I would say that it depends on the situation.

When there is a capable and effective leader in place, I have no problem following. With my busy schedule, sometimes I like being able to just be an Indian and not worry about being a Chief.

Meanwhile, when there is a leader who is not doing his or her job or could be doing it better, I tend to step up and offer my support and suggestions. Normally, I end up being the leader of whatever plan of action I suggest. It tends to go like this:

ClassyLady: "Leader, why don't we try ABC?"
Leader: "That sounds like a great idea. Why don't you get it together and let me know how it goes?"

P.S. Am I the only one who instantly thought of MTB2 and the clip where everyone in the group was talking about how they were the real leader of the band?

Although it depends on the situation, I am definately more of a leader. I am very opinionated, and often times don't hold back what I have to say. I'd rather do my own thing b/c I am a perfectionist and usually like things done my way, (and the right way) the first time around. If someone else is in the leadership role and they need help, or aren't doing their job right, then I'll do it b/c it needs to get done...

I'm too lazy to type, but this sums it up for me!

In most situations I am a natural born leader!:D

I am a leader. I am learning the art and the strength of occasionally following.

leader

Ooooh leaders...
 

I am natural leader but I love being a following too :p

depends on the situation.

i'm an ACE , therefore most times i'm leading.

it would be a combo of both.

i am tired of leading and taking inititiative because when something goes wrong everyone wants to blame you.

i just want to sit back and flow.

I'm a leader. I'm very selfish, and find it hard to "take orders" from people, especially since I can come up with a better way of doing things than they would.

Re: A simple poll:
 

AKA2D'91

I'm like this in someways. I wonder if its because we're teachers?We have to be leaders five days (and sometimes even more) out of the week and its hard to get out of that mode.

Definitely a leader- I'm good at delegating tasks to others and doing things that need to be done when no one else steps up to the plate!