Leadership is Shared, Not Solely Held

Leadership is not solely defined by the individual in the leadership role; rather, it encompasses a shared dynamic between leaders and their followers. The traditional view that leadership resides completely within the leader, often referred to as the great man theory, is challenged by the understanding that effective leadership depends heavily on the engagement and strength of the people being led. This concept reinforces the idea that a leader's strength is derived from their followers, paralleling the principles of democracy where the authority of leaders is granted by the collective will of the people. The reciprocal nature of leadership highlights that followers have significant influence and a role in shaping leadership, contrasting direct authoritarian models with democratic governance.