Psychology Today | 15.06.2026 23:46
Since the dawn of human existence, there have been leaders and followers. There is voluminous research and writing about leaders and leadership. There is much less written about followers and following. We know why leaders lead—they get status and benefits, and they can move others toward goals (their personal goals or shared goals). But why do followers follow, and importantly, when do they choose to not follow established leaders?
