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followship

British  
/ ˈfɒləʊʃɪp /

noun

  1. the practice of doing what other people suggest, rather than taking the lead

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In the truest definition, the most important part about leadership is ‘followship.’

From Los Angeles Times

“I look for a really engaged followship,” Ms. Quinn said.

From New York Times

Despite warnings against its superficial or risky nature, internet followship, and the patina of celebrity it confers, has emerged as a modern marker of social status.

From US News

You should worry about being worthy of followship.

From Forbes

Followship was all the rage: follow the polls, follow the focus groups, follow your consultants.

From Time Magazine Archive