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11 types of leaders people will follow

Women Leadership
April 27, 2025•1 min read

11 behaviors that make people WANT to follow a leader:
(you can learn all of these)

1. They Embrace Imperfection
•▻ Celebrate when I learn from mistakes
•▻ Never make me feel bad about failing forward

2. They Show Me Purpose
•▻ Connect my daily work to bigger goals
•▻ Make me feel part of something meaningful

3. They Are My Shield
•▻ Defend me when projects go sideways
•▻ Fight for my ideas in leadership meetings

4. They Make Me Visible
•▻ Showcase my wins to senior leadership
•▻ Give me credit in front of the team

5. They Push My Growth
•▻ Trust me with challenging projects
•▻ Give feedback I can actually use

6. They Open Doors
•▻ Connect me with mentors
•▻ Bring me into important conversations

7. They Are Crystal Clear
•▻ Explain why my work matters
•▻ Show me what success looks like

8. They Are a True Mentor
•▻ Share their knowledge freely
•▻ Help me navigate office politics

9. They Walk Their Talk
•▻ Never play favorites
•▻ Actions match their words

10. They Own Their Mistakes
•▻ Take responsibility publicly
•▻ Show me it's okay to be human

11. They Believe in Me
•▻ See potential I don't see
•▻ Celebrate every milestone

The crazy thing?
These aren't complex strategies.
They're daily choices that build trust over time.

"11 Types of Leaders People Will Follow." It lists the following characteristics: They Embrace Imperfection They Show Me Purpose They Are My Shield They Make Me Visible They Push My Growth They Open Doors They Are Crystal Clear They Are a True Mentor They Walk Their Talk They Own Their Mistakes They Believe in Me On the right side of the list, there is a graphic of several stylized figures walking, with the lead figure in the foreground and others following behind. The lead figure is rendered in multiple colors, suggesting dynamism or presence. The image also includes text at the bottom: "Follow Jill Avey" with a small circular photo, and "for Leadership and Career Progression Insights.

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Crush Your Goals in 2022

Yearly Planner

If you want to make things happen for your job and your career next year, and you want to set some goals to help you get there, you will want to download my free Crush Your Goals step-by-step workbook.

Supercharge Your Day

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Designed for driven women leaders, this 2-hour program packs a punch, teaching you how to manage your time more effectively and boost your career success. Supercharge Your Day is the ultimate framework for prioritizing your workday and increasing your confidence to take on larger roles—without guilt or burnout!

Teams That Trust

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Next Skills Camp:

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The ability to work together interdependently is one of our least developed skills. Yet, it is the most vital in today’s landscape. The communication skill of connecting with others – and creating the emotional space for others to open up – requires deep trust. Without trust, leaders and teams struggle to achieve extraordinary results. In two 4-hour sessions, you will discover the underpinnings of trust and how to build trust at all levels.

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Develop your influence, be seen as a rising leader

Learn how to develop your leadership foundation, executive presence and leadership brand to gain influence in an authentic way that brings your personal strengths to the forefront. You will develop your gravitas and confidence to be seen as a leader while navigating the social influences that women must contend with in order to be successful in our current environment.