Challenging the prevalent notion that leadership is the ultimate goal, this book emphasizes the value of followership. Allen Hamlin Jr. draws from personal experiences to illustrate how individuals can excel in their roles as followers, highlighting the unique contributions they bring to their teams. It advocates for recognizing the importance of performing well in non-leadership positions, encouraging readers to embrace their influence and effectiveness without the need for a formal leadership title.
Allen Hamlin Jr Books
Allen Hamlin Jr. focuses on supporting multiethnic teams globally, specializing in team development, mentoring, and member care. His extensive international experience has shaped a deep understanding of the values and tensions inherent in cross-cultural service. Alongside his wife, Lindsay, he finds fulfillment in partnering with leaders and visionaries, leveraging his skills in teaching, administration, and writing to empower others to effectively pursue their missions. His approach emphasizes principles of followership and leadership development within a global context.


Embracing Followership
- 152 pages
- 6 hours of reading
We live in a leader-centric culture. But what if leadership isn't our goal? Can we use our skills to perform with excellence--as followers? In Embracing Followership, Allen Hamlin Jr. showed that you don't need to be a leader to make a difference. In this 16-part study guide to the book, you'll discover what following well looks like in your own life--unpacking key themes from Embracing Followership and looking to role models in the Bible for guidance on how to thrive as a follower. Additional discussion questions will also spark conversation among leaders and followers walking through the guide in a group setting.