A Review of the Literature of the Followership Since 2008

The Importance of Relationships and Emotional Intelligence

Bibliographic Data

ID16914386
AuthorsRichard Martin (0000-0003-4113-4841, Keuka College, corresponding author)
Year2015
Volume5
Issue4
Publication date2015-10-01
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueSAGE Open (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2158-2440 • E-ISSN: 2158-2440
PublisherSAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1177/2158244015608421
OpenAlexW2213945440
LanguageEN
Citations received4
References cited32

Followership continues to be a field of study in the larger field of leadership. In 2008, Ricketson offered an in-depth analysis of the relationship between the variables of leadership styles and courageous followership. Since then, the research has continued to accumulate in attempts to offer new insight on the topic. This article explores the empirical research that has been conducted since Ricketson’s dissertation to determine what new information has been offered and what new conclusions can be reached in this area. In particular, there is widespread agreement on the importance of building the leader–follower relationship in developing effective followers and leaders. This leads to the conclusion that emotional intelligence (EI) plays an important role in the creation of both as it facilitates the establishment of the leader–follower relationship. Future research suggestions are offered as well

Emotional intelligence · Empirical research · Epistemology · Followership · Leadership style · Sociology · Emotional Intelligence and Performance · Leadership, Behavior, and Decision-Making Studies · Leadership, Courage, and Heroism Studies · Philosophy · Psychology · Social Psychology

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