Author Interview

I was recently interviewed by Ken Gosnell of CEO Experience. Ken asked me a number of questions which touch on some of the most frequent points of confusion and exploration when it comes to followership.

You can read the edited interview here: How to grow as a follower by helping your leader succeed

The full transcript is also available here: Interview – Ken Gosnell & Allen Hamlin

Ken’s February 2020 CEO Executive Guide is especially focused on followership, featuring many helpful worksheets for exploring the topic. Do subscribe to his website and request a copy for yourself!

Errata: In the downloadable interview transcript, there is a Bible reference to Hebrews 13:12; that should read Hebrews 13:17.

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For encouragement and guidance in understanding and applying yourself to following and leading with excellence and helping others to do the same, see:

Embracing Followership: How to Thrive in a Leader-Centric Culture (by Allen Hamlin Jr; Feb 2016), and A Discussion Guide for Teams & Small Groups (Dec 2017) —

along with our variety of free downloadable resources and the index of other posts on this site.

Endorsements

“Immediately after reading the introduction to the book, I knew I was in for a treat, and that this book would really help me in where I’m currently working…. This book was written not merely to inform the follower, but to equip him as well…. This book intends to be comprehensive in nature, addressing how the follower … Continue reading Zach Barnhart, blogger

― Zach Barnhart, blogger

“The genius of Allen’s approach and treatment of this subject of ‘followership’ is that each of us is a follower in some way in almost every aspect of our lives. This is a thoughtful exploration and consideration of what it means to excel as a follower, which is essential for all of us to enhance … Continue reading Duane E. Okamoto, senior attorney, Microsoft

― Duane E. Okamoto, senior attorney, Microsoft

“I found Hamlin’s work to be interesting, deep and thought-provoking. I would read a paragraph and then quickly consider my own work and contemplate how the ideas related to my experiences. Then I’d go back and re-read!

― Mark Lenz, CEO of ICR

Hamlin “writes in support of the honor and value of followership.” -Herbert F. Lamp Jr., in Journey With Me: Spiritual Formation for Global Workers (p.137) Read more reflections about Embracing Followership on the Endorsements page.

― Herbert F. Lamp Jr., author

Read more reflections about Embracing Followership on the Endorsements page.