As a culture, we have been often told to "lead and not follow." In fact, much time, attention, and money is spent training leaders to most effectively mentor and guide their organizations. However, there is another important side of the leadership story—Followership.

Dr. Leah Georges, a professor at Creighton University’s Interdisciplinary Ed.D. Program in Leadership, studies among other things, the profound effectiveness of leaders who have first mastered the skill and discipline of followership. She notes that often the very best number ones, were first exceptionally potent seconds in command.

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Leah Georges, Ph.D., M.L.S., is an Assistant Professor in Creighton University’s Doctoral Program in Leadership. She holds a B.A. in Psychology from Creighton University, a Master of Legal Studies degree from the University of Nebraska College of Law, and a Ph.D. in Social Psychology from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

As a member of the Association of Leadership Educators, Leah advises students and leadership educators in teaching and advising best practices, leadership theory, and policy reform. She conducts research and presents to local and national audiences in the areas of millennial leadership and generations at work, the power of effective followership, and emotion and legal decision making.

Leah is also actively involved in the Omaha community through several nonprofit organizations, including as President of the Nebraska Innocence Project, an organization dedicated to improving the criminal justice system through education and reform.

If you have questions please contact Leadership Link Chapter 517 Professional Development and Programs Chair, Christina Hitz at 402-441-6224, or CHitz@lincoln.ne.gov