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“Jim Matuga is an author with a message you can trust!”

“Followership — that’s the real game-changer. This book nails it.”

“Not only was it enjoyable to read, but it also left a lasting impact. “

Humble Influence was such an eye opening read!!!

I do not have enough words to explain my thoughts and opinions on this book!!! It is WOW!!! I think my favorite was how Jim incorporated how through submission to a greater mission, servant leadership, humility and authenticity, empathy, sacrifice for the greater good, empowering others and transforming others through followership; Jesus lived out the ultimate model of followership and became the ultimate greatest leader the world has ever known!!!

– Cara Cervo-Hawkinberry

Thank you for writing this book, Jim!

I just finished reading the book & I want to thank Jim Matuga for writing this not so big but extraordinary book! The market is filled with innumerable books on leadership, yet I have never read a book on followership, which is as consequential as leadership.

Jim’s book emphasizes the importance of followership and how one can achieve a great deal in life by just being a follower. It explores various facets of ‘philosophy of followership’ with great examples from history, biblical wisdom and the modern world. I personally liked the structure of each chapter where Jim introduces his theoretical framework/arguments followed by real world examples, takeaways and concluding reflections. This design has kept each chapter logically organized and effective in communication.

This is also a great book for managers, teachers, professors, and C-suite leaders to make them understand the perspectives of team members, students and employees. As an Engineering professor/instructor (& future entrepreneur!) myself, the book teaches me viewpoints from the other side.

As leaders and followers are coequal & there are about a trillion books on leadership, it is high time to read, follow, appreciate, & celebrate the ideas and writings on followership. A great book from an incredible Appalachian entrepreneur, businessman and an author!

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On an interesting side note, reading Jim’s book made me think about applying Nash equilibrium to the leadership and followership dynamics. Nash equilibrium, in game theory, states that multiple competitors make the best possible decisions for the best possible individual outcomes. Though leaders and followers are not competitors, both have to make the best possible decisions for the best possible outcomes for the individual success and for realizing the goals of the organization. Nash equilibrium theory was developed by Dr. John Nash, from Bluefield, West Virginia, as part of his PhD thesis at Princeton University for which he won the Nobel Prize in Economics in 1994.

– Savan Suri

For Leaders and Followers

Whether you lead an organization, aspire to lead an organization, or want to become the best follower you can be, this book is for you.

Sometimes leaders underestimate the influence of followers. This book opened my eyes to the great power of followers. Following doesn’t mean blindly supporting everything a leader does. As Jim points out, followership is about active engagement and contributing to the success of the organization in a meaningful way. Your input as a follower is critical to the overall success of the organization.

From a sales perspective, I was inspired by the message. Regardless of your current role, you can benefit by this quick read.

– Pat Shaffer

Validating Everyone Behind the Scenes

Humble Influence by Jim Matuga celebrates the millions of followers behind “The Leaders” of companies, businesses, churches, and nonprofits worldwide. Jim validates all the leaders behind “The Leader” affirming that ultimate leadership is found in followership. This book is for everyone who faithfully servers without always being recognized as a leader. Perhaps at times feeling pressured to be a leader when in essence they are already the real leader. Humble Influence truly illuminates the strength of true followership. It empowers readers to say: “THAT’S ME! I’m glad to be a follower.” This is a book for everyone one your team!

-Kevin White

Multigenerational Team Resource

Humble Influence is perfect for teams with a growth mindset focused to make a difference and achieve results together. It is an exceptional choice for multi-generational teams with authentic real-world application of followership. Highly recommend sharing with mentees and colleagues.

– Felicia Posey

A Must-Read for Moms, Leaders, and Anyone in Between

As a mom of four, I’m constantly thinking about the kind of example I’m setting — not just for how to lead, but how to follow with humility and purpose. The F-Word (Followership!) completely reframed how I think about influence. The greatest leader of all time modeled what it means to be a great follower first, and that truth hits differently when you’re raising little ones and trying to lead well at home, in work, or in your community. Whether you’re early in your career or just trying to grow as a person, this book is full of wisdom. I’ll be handing it to my kids when they’re older — and rereading it myself.

– NM

A Must Read for Leaders!

Jim Matuga flips the script in Humble Influence and sets his book apart from traditional leadership books. Instead of focusing on power or charisma, he celebrates influence through humility and true followership, which is rare in today’s leadership literature. I love the idea that being in charge is NOT the only path to influencing and making change.

– Sarah Woodrum, DrPH

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