It is very common to hear about being or how to be an effective leader. What about being an effective follower? To be a good follower, certain characteristics such as being a critical and independent thinker who actively participates in the organization is important. This contributes to building a community because effective followers also respond and act towards everyone in the organization regardless of their position in the organization the same way. They do no avoid conflict, they initiate change and efficiency to serve in the best interest of the organization. This contributes to building community because effective followers are the reason an organization can function well. They provide the appropriate dependability and cooperation to the overall organization.