What is leadership and why should we care about it? What makes an effective leader? And can followers be leaders?  

Get answers to some of the most asked questions surrounding leadership. 

Guest: Dan Gaken, director of the Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute at Central Michigan University. 

00:00 Introduction 

01:33 What is leadership? 

03:19 What makes an effective leader? 

06:31 Why is empathy important as a leader? 

10:50 How can I become a better listener? 

13:56 Can followers also be leaders? 

15:55 Fictional leaders in pop culture