The Importance of Good Leadership and Followership

A VC giving a young leader three cards a year to overrule them or push back shows respect and trust. Good leadership involves good followership, as seen in the Marine Corps. They evaluate the team dynamics and expect followers to give good counsel. When a leader makes a different decision, good followers support it instead of sabotaging or complaining. This mindset should be applied in both internal teams and external funding situations. Creating a culture that fosters this kind of teamwork is a challenge, but it's necessary to instill these values.