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I don't know why being described as a "follower" rankles more than the speaker describing themselves as a "leader", but it really does.
Because they're explicitly relegating you to a lower status. It hits your ego and lessens your agency.
Depending how they structured the rest of the talk it's either a good take (but only if you're talking to other "leaders" about those not in the room), or fucking stupid for the reason you've outlined.
These new hot takes on an old topic always make me think of reverse funnel system.
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At a work conference a few weeks ago, we had a speaker telling us that the real secret of leadership is "building followship" ... which somehow sounds more like a cult brainwashing activity than a way for leaders to persuade their staff.
I don't know why being described as a "follower" rankles more than the speaker describing themselves as a "leader", but it really does.