It looks as if you're damned if you do and damned if you don't.  Are you wondering what I'm talking about?

Today, many organizations conduct reference checks on prospective new hires.  The organization typically calls a few references of the prospective hire, who are familiar with his/her work performance.  In many organizations, this task is relegated to Human Resources.

Lately, I've been intrigued by the concept of 'followership' or being a follower.  Let's face it. We live in a world where we're all expected to become leaders.  What about those of us who don't want to be a leader?  Interestingly, there is a school of thought which turns this 'in vogue' thinking on its head.