These teens also know that part of leadership is being a good follower. Michael Hardy, 15, of the Post Falls Fourth Ward, Coeur d'Alene Stake, says, "Followers behind a leader are like links in a chain. If a follower isn't helping someone else up, then the chain will fall apart and the leadership will not be effective." And that type of leading includes looking to examples ahead of you.
"To lead by example is to continue to grow, to find good role models. If you're not willing to follow, then you're not going to be very humble, and you will miss out on a ton of good ideas that you could get from your counselors and others," says Alexandra Jensen, 18, of the Second Ward, Coeur d'Alene Stake.
Another way of following is doing what you are asked. Kilie Ellison, 15, of the Post Falls First Ward, Coeur d'Alene Stake says, "When you're asked by leaders to do something, even if you don't want to, do it anyway with a good attitude." Taylor Woodbury, 15, of the Quail Run Ward, Moscow Idaho Stake, points out that "if we do what's asked, then everything will run smoother, and it helps the Spirit to be there."
"It's important to be a good follower, because Christ has told us to follow Him. He set the example of being a follower by doing what His Heavenly Father asked Him to do. Obviously that's important if He did it Himself," says Dallin Squires, 16, of the Sullivan Ward, Spokane Valley Stake. He learned this principle from his teachers quorum adviser, who would ask the young men what they wanted to do, give his input, and then let them take the lead.