Acknowledgments

Many people have helped me along the way. My sincere thanks to Dr. Richard I. Lester, Dean of Academic Affairs, Ira C. Eaker Center for Professional Development, Air University, Maxwell AFB, AL, who helped me crystallize my thoughts about followership and strengthen my belief of the importance of followership to the leadership process. I would also like to thank Dr. Charlene Dunfee, my DBA dissertation committee chair at Walden University. Dr. Dunfee’s guidance and encouragement sparked my initial interest in the need for developing exemplary followers. Finally, I thank my wife Ruthann, for her continued support and encouragement through the writing process.

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