encouragement – Embracing Followership

A Follower’s Rewarding Words

November 1, 2019November 1, 2019 by A.H., posted in excerpt, reflections, study07, study08, study10

As we see the close of 2019 on the horizon, we’re in a season of gratitude. Canadians celebrated their Thanksgiving just over two weeks ago, and the USA will gorge itself on turkey and pumpkin pie at the end of this month. For me, the Advent/Christmas season continues that same thread of appreciation for what we’ve been given, for gifts received, for acts of kindness and generosity.

As a leader, I find myself thankful for the role my followers fill in gifting me with encouragement and perspective. Continue reading “A Follower’s Rewarding Words” →

At Our Best When We’re Out of Sync

April 22, 2017April 22, 2017 by A.H., posted in analogies, reflections, study02, study03, study07, study10

My wife and I are currently expecting the birth of our first child. As a result, we’re taking more walks than usual, in order to encourage our little one to make her arrival (see my video on the author page). We enjoy walking while holding hands, and my wife has made a keen observation: it’s most comfortable for us to walk together when we’re exactly out of step with one another. Continue reading “At Our Best When We’re Out of Sync” →

Followership Encouragement

June 29, 2016January 26, 2017 by A.H., posted in analogies, reflections, study07, study10

Honk! Honk! Honk!

I learned recently from a friend that geese in flight–in their famous “flying V” formation–honk almost continuously for a very definite purpose: encouragement & cooperation. Continue reading “Followership Encouragement” →

Endorsements

“Allen Hamlin’s book caused me to think of followership in a fresh way….if you are a bit like me, and your mind really is in a ‘leader-centric’ world, then let this book cause you to feel uncomfortable and make you think about followership.”

― James, global nomad

“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

“Embracing Followership is well-written and well-thought out. The accessible language and clear categories make an otherwise nuanced topic easy to wrap your mind around. It is a necessary read for leaders as much as followers

― Dr Tom Lambshead, executive coach

“If you think of yourself as a follower by nature, habit, personality, preference, giftedness, etc., or if you know someone who does, then consider an excellent book written especially for you, Embracing Followership…. A great book for understanding, valuing, and enjoying the work of following and appreciating those who follow with exceptional grace, satisfaction, and … Continue reading Dr. Richard Kriegbaum, author

― Dr. Richard Kriegbaum, author

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