The following qualities and behaviors have been shown to contribute to productive and rewarding leader–follower relationships:
1.   A Make-It-Happen Attitude. Leaders don't want excuses. They want results. A leader's job becomes smoother when he or she has followers who are positive and self-motivated, who can get things done, who accept responsibility, and who excel at required tasks. Leaders value those people who propose ideas, show initiative, and take responsibility when they see something that needs to be done or a problem that needs to be solved.
2.   A Willingness to Collaborate. Leaders are responsible for much more in the organization than any individual follower's concerns, feelings, and performance. Each follower is a part of the leader's larger system and should realize that his or her actions affect the whole.
3.   The Motivation to Stay Up-to-Date. Bosses want followers to know what is happening in the organization's industry or field of endeavor. In addition, they want people to understand their customers, their competition, and how changes in technology or world events might affect the organization.
4.   The Passion to Drive Your Own Growth. Leaders want followers who seek to enhance their own growth and development rather than depending solely on the leader to do it. Anything that exposes an individual to new people and ideas can enhance personal and professional development.

Consider these four types of relationships. In your post, describe at least one situation you've experienced that can be categorized as one of these. Your original posts should each be between 125-200 words and contain original ideas, suggestions, and questions. If you reference a source, make sure to do MLA citation.