1. the state, condition, or practice of being a follower; the capacity or willingness to follow a leader or cause
Usage: often used in organizational and leadership contexts; modern usage, especially in business and management literature
2. the body or group of followers; a following
Usage: less common than the first sense

Examples

• Good followership requires listening to feedback and supporting the team's goals.
• The organization values both strong leadership and effective followership.
• Her followership grew as she shared more authentic content on social media.
• Developing followership skills is just as important as developing leadership skills.
• The company invested in training programs to improve employee followership and engagement.
• Effective followership means being willing to challenge ideas respectfully when necessary.