Upcoming Show - J. Norman Baldwin!

Tune in Saturday, September 2nd at 8:30 AM on 89.5 WSOU to hear J. Norman Baldwin - author of "Winning at Following: Secrets to Success in Supporting Roles" - discuss his book. The word "follower" can call several things to mind, from assistants, to companions, even to Instagram posts. In his book, Norman narrows the definition and discusses five main styles of following. According to him, being a follower does not simply mean striving to please a boss. Supporting roles are important in-and-of themselves. Not everyone aims to obtain a leadership role in their lives, and not everyone needs to. Can you imagine a world where everyone tried to become a CEO? That would be utter chaos. Supporting roles are necessary for the wellbeing of both individuals and society. Some individuals experience more happiness as an employee than they would ever experience as a manager. Despite this, the importance of these roles are sometimes forgotten in society. There is a common misconception that leadership equals success, whereas following equals failure. Norman is here to assure listeners that this thought process is inaccurate. Not everyone looks toward promotions or other forms of leadership as an end-goal to fulfillment. Tune in to hear more about the different following styles, and the top qualities that employers are looking for in great followers!