leader or followerFollow

After finally getting my ridiculous computer fan under control (220 cfm at 59 deibels) and and a lot less louder I started thinking about something that happened to me a few days ago.

A few days ago I was discussing some options on how to move a bunch of data for some server migration tasks in the plant I work at and it occured to me that I was really the only one giving any ideas. People would either disagree or agree with them but no one really took charge in the discussion even though these people where above me.

So my question what are you, a leader or follower and why.



I see my self as a leader. Im usualy the first to get thigns rolling and when any team type game im always commanding people to this or that. I get very upset when im not leader and im following someone who obviously is not a leader. I also have a slight problem dealing with authorty.

Follower, I'm scared of doing mistakes and have people put it in my face.

Actually, it greatly depends on the situation and people I'm with.

Edited, Nov 6th 2007 10:00pm by Ikkian

Bah, this thread just reminded me I have some Leadership Training to do.



Thanks asshole, I rated you down.

I rated him up.

I usually end up as a leader even though I hate it.

I like being a mindless follower, but I often end up caring too much to let things end up like someone else would let them. If you want something done right, do it yourself.

Fans are for noobs! Water cooling > all!!!!

(though I am still trying to get them to let me water cool a server)

Answer the question Gbaji are you a leader of a follower?! This is not wall of text time!!!!!!

Depends on the situation. I have an anxiety problem that can get very bad, so on off days I'll want to avoid any conflict. When I was a supervisor I pushed through and got things rolling no matter what, but it was highly stressful. In school and social situations, sometimes I was the person who set the pace, others I was barely speaking.

All in all probably a follower, unless the leader is being an idiot.

Just couldn't resist could you?

If I know what I'm talking about I'll lead. If I don't, I'll follow. I don't fake it just to try to make myself look better.

I abstained.

It depends on the situation, and how comfortable I am around the people I am brainstorming with. I am pretty confident that my ideas will be well received at work, so I will speak up. But if I'm with people I don't know I tend to keep my mouth shut.

I prefer to be the number 2 guy. Passing off ideas and assisting in making difficult decisions. I would like to be a leader but I lack the confidence to run an entire operation while maintaining the respect of those working under me.

I'm perfectly content to lead or follow.

More often than not, though, I find myself leading. It's the borderline narcisscism that makes me, I think.