Leading and Following in 4-H Youth Programs (USM Part 2) - Maddie Gray

This week on the podcast, I speak with Maddie Gray, a Leadership & Organizational Studies major at the University of Southern Maine and a member of this year’s USM Collegiate Leadership Competition team.  She has been involved with 4-H for fifteen years, competing in public speaking competitions and building her leadership and followership skills. 

Maddie speaks eloquently and candidly about supporting others, having difficult team conversations, and her experience leading and following as a member of the 4-H youth development program. 

This episode also has great examples of the twin concepts of situational leadership and situational followership, plus lots of subtle yet powerful tips for anyone working in teams, especially for those who are frequently sharing or rotating the leadership role.

“People aren’t afraid knowing they’re going to have a follower.” 

This episode is part 2 of the USM series, so if you haven't already, please also go back and listen to Part 1 with Professor Dan Jenkins.


Episode References 

Ira Chaleff, The Courageous Follower
https://www.amazon.com/Courageous-Follower-Standing-Our-Leaders/dp/1605092738/

4-H Youth Development Organization
https://4-h.org/

Dancing Guy – First Follower Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fW8amMCVAJQ