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Christian Monö

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Christian Monö (1977), is recognized for his work on “natural followership” and “collaborationship.” For nearly two decades, he has explored leadership and followership from the follower’s perspective. Drawing insights from various disciplines, as well as real-life observations, interviews, and practical experience, Monö presents a new perspective on what it means to lead and follow. His work has gained recognition both in his home country, Sweden, and internationally, with clients ranging from universities and corporations to organizations and the Swedish Army. In 2024, he was honored with the “Followership Award of Distinction” at the Global Followership Conference. Monö lives in Stockholm with his wife and two daughters.

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	The Academy: Making of a Ruler (The Eagle King's Academy #1) 4.37 avg rating — 93 ratings — published 2017 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Box: Puppets and Puppeteers 4.67 avg rating — 57 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Beyond the Leadership Myth: Discover the Power of Collaborationship 4.64 avg rating — 14 ratings — published 2013 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Konsten att följa: Om följarskapets styrka och ledarmyterna som styr oss 4.67 avg rating — 3 ratings — published 2023	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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On November 18, 2025, six Democratic members of Congress published a video telling the US military: “You must refuse illegal orders.” The comment referred to what many consider illegal military strikes by the Trump administration against boats in the Caribbean. The Trump administration responded by calling this encouragement to refuse unlawful commands “potentially unlawful comments”.

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“While we might choose to ignore followership, it can't be avoided.”
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“If we argue that a leader’s success is determined by how well they get others to perform, why do we focus on leadership and not followership? Why invest in a single individual and ignore everyone else when it’s the performance of the collective that matters? The only logical explanation is that we believe leaders can control the behaviour and actions of others.”
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“If people can’t be entrusted to decide on important issues affecting their lives and their country, what’s the point of a democracy?”
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“Leadership isn’t just a discipline; it’s a belief system. And like any belief system, it quietly shapes our thinking. Even people with no interest in leadership carry certain preconceived ideas about leaders and followers.”
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“A person can only be a leader if someone chooses to follow them.”
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“The only way to break free is to ask questions.”
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“We call politicians representatives in the spirit of democracy, yet many of us also refer to them as leaders, suggesting that we, the people, are expected to be led.”
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