LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: We acknowledge and honour the Indigenous and First Peoples across the world - the original teachers, storytellers and caretakers of this land. We pay our respects to Elders past and present. And, we seek to learn, and be inspired by, the deep traditions of leadership and followership embedded in cultures that have existed for tens of thousands of years. As the Indigenous and First Peoples did and continue to do, let’s care for each other and the land so we have something healthy to pass on to future generations.
The future is collaborative. We need everyone to both lead and follow well.
Welcome to the Global Followership Network
You've found the place where followership matters.
We champion the powerful and often overlooked force of followership—essential to thriving teams, organizations, and communities. We’re here to elevate followership as a vital compliment to leadership, one that unlocks performance, fosters collaboration, and strengthens impact across every sector.
Why followership?
Because leadership doesn’t work alone. Followership is the other half of the equation—and when we nurture it, organizations see performance gains of 17–43%. It’s time to recognize followership as a skill set and a key driver of success.
We’re building a balanced, forward-looking view of leadership and followership in research, training & development, education, business, and society. Whether you’re a newcomer, a curious learner, or a seasoned expert, you belong here.
Join our growing global community and get:
· Practical resources to grow followership capacity
· Updates on followership events, research, and training
· Access to a vibrant, supportive network of peers and professionals
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Upcoming Conferences
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April 1-2, 2026
Queensland University of Technology, Graduate School of Business, Brisbane, Australia, Co-Chairs Alain de Sales and Otto Henfling
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July 7-9, 2026
Indiana Wesleyan University, Center for the Advancement of Followership, Co-Chairs Mark Rennaker and Mike Linville
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November 2026 - Virtual
Details coming soon, Co-Chairs Maike Kugler and Abby Haney
