Dear Dr.Mimi – Follower

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Dear Dr. Mimi,
I am new to the workforce and would like to be a leader. What should I do?
—Follower

Dear Follower,
I have found that good leaders and good followers have many of the same attributes. They are both good listeners. They are both trustworthy. They care about people. They get their work done … to name a few. You are new. Hone your follower skills, and people will start to see you as having leadership potential.
—Dr. Mimi

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