Various Roles of Different
Individuals
in Society and How they can
Influence People Through
Leadership
and Followership
ACTIVITY
Directions: Analyze the pictures below.
Explain what characteristics of a leader and
follower have been shown here and how can
those characteristics influence people.
A Role defines a set of norms, values,
behaviors, and personality characteristics
attached to a status such as leader, follower,
or club president. Every leader assumes role
in a society. They are expected to behave a
pattern usually determined by individuals in
the society.
To become a great leader, you
must be a good follower. This will give
high impact to a society. You must have
the important leadership qualities that
can affect constituents and can be
developed by anyone:
Roles of an Efficient Leader that
can influence people:
1. Set example - a good leader sets
the best example. It is the first rule.
Walk the talk. Do not compromise
anybody in the organization or team
integrity. Never take shortcuts.
Roles of an Efficient Leader that
can influence people:
2. Assume and do responsibility -
you should be guided by your own
duties and responsibilities. Be
proactive in guiding, teaching, and
developing excellence in everyone.
Roles of an Efficient Leader that
can influence people:
3. Show Initiative- find out what
needs to be done, do not wait for
anyone to tell you what to do.
Roles of an Efficient Leader that
can influence people:
4. Life-long learner- capacitate
yourself. Learn everything you need
to know about the current job.
Roles of an Efficient Leader that
can influence people:
5. Show enthusiasm- if you come to work
happy and cheerful, it provides
motivation. Enthusiasm is contagious.
Never let personal issues affect your
performance
Roles of an Efficient Leader that
can influence people:
6. Willing to serve- this quality is
known of a servant leader. Showing
this kind of characteristics can
inspire thought and action of your
own constituents.
Roles of an Efficient Leader that
can influence people:
7. Active listener- to become an active
listener, you must maintain an eye
contact. Pay attention to facial expressions
and body language and start a sentence
with “I” instead of “You. This will enhance
a good communication and understanding.
Roles of an Efficient Leader that
can influence people:
8. Show empathy- Try to understand
where people are coming from and
their point of view. Put yourself in
the other people’s shoes.
Roles of an Efficient Leader that
can influence people:
9. Be sensitive to the need of others-
as a good leader, you must be the
one who should know and feel the
needs of your constituents.
Roles of an Efficient Leader that
can influence people:
10.Delegate work- sharing work
among members at the organization
should be divided into a manageable
task. Explain completely what you
are asking the person to do.
Roles of an Efficient Leader that
can influence people:
11.Learn to appreciate- If someone
has done great with the assigned
tasks, be sure to let them feel they
are appreciated. Simply saying
thanks will do. This will motivate
them to work hard.
Roles of an Efficient Leader that
can influence people:
12.Be patient- Do not get easily
annoyed if untoward incident
happens. Hold your temper. This
might require constant practice
Leadership qualities are not
exclusive to leaders. Some of these
may found in the followership. A
great leader encourages teamwork.
Followership plays an essential part
of the leadership equation. Followers
are team that can contribute success
in your leadership.
Followership means when
people express words, actions,
respect, and support to a leader. But
what are the role of a follower?
Role of an Effective Follower that
Leaders Need
1. Courage to do responsibility-
Effective follower feels a sense of
personal responsibility and
ownership for his or her own
behavior in the organization.
Role of an Effective Follower that
Leaders Need
2. Courage to challenge- If the leader’s
actions contradict the best interest of
the organization, effective follower
takes a stand. Do not sacrifice your
own integrity or the good of the
organization just to maintain harmony.
Role of an Effective Follower that
Leaders Need
3. Courage to participate in
transformation- Effective followers view
the struggle of change and
transformation as a mutual experience
shared by all members, support the
leader and does not afraid to confront
the changes.
Role of an Effective Follower that
Leaders Need
4. A can-do attitude- A leader’s job
becomes smoother when he or she has
followers who are positive and self-
motivated, can get things done, accept
responsibility, excels in required tasks,
and willingly accept difficult assignment.
Role of an Effective Follower that
Leaders Need
5. A collaborative approach- Each
follower is a part of the leader’s larger
system and should realize that his or
her action affect the whole. Work
effectively as a team member.
Role of an Effective Follower that
Leaders Need
6. Courage to serve and subservient-
Effective follower understands the
needs of the organizations and seek
to serve those who need.
Role of an Effective Follower that
Leaders Need
7. The passion to drive personal
growth- Leaders want followers who
seek to enhance their own growth and
development rather than depending on
the leader to do it.
THANK
YOU…
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ACTIVITY
Make a poster showing different roles of
a leader and follower in a society that
could influence people.
Process Questions:
1. What is the message of your
slogan or poster?
2. How could you influence others
to become a good leader and a
follower?
3. Why do young people need to
understand the concept of
leadership and followership?
QUIZ
QUIZ
Direction: Write TRUE if you agree with
the statement, FALSE if the statement is
Wrong.
1. A servant leader put his own concern,
motives, and interests first and foremost
above the others.
QUIZ
Direction: Write TRUE if you agree with
the statement, FALSE if the statement
is Wrong.
2. An efficient leader sets
himself/herself as an example.
QUIZ
Direction: Write TRUE if you agree
with the statement, FALSE if the
statement is Wrong.
3. Leaders are to serve others.
QUIZ
Direction: Write TRUE if you agree with the
statement, FALSE if the statement is Wrong.
4. Leaders want followers who seek to
enhance their own growth and development
rather than depending on the leader to do it.
QUIZ
Direction: Write TRUE if you agree with the
statement, FALSE if the statement is Wrong.
5. Effective follower feels a sense of
personal responsibility and ownership for his
or her own behavior in the organization.
ANSWER KEY
1. FALSE
2.TRUE
3.TRUE
4.TRUE
5.TRUE
