There are assumptions about why people follow leaders: position, obligation, and demand are among them. In other words, people follow because they HAVE to follow. 

But the strength of leadership comes in response to who the leader is; his or her character. In other words, great leadership happens when people follow because they WANT to follow. 

Scripture underscores this reality. 

If you want people to follow you willingly and wholeheartedly you will want to watch this devotional.