I always believed that leadership was defined by followership. People follow when they are led and not when they are bossed.

Nelson Mandela said this

Lead from the back — and let others believe they are in front.

This is stronger imagery he used

A leader. . .is like a shepherd. He stays behind the flock, letting the most nimble go out ahead, whereupon the others follow, not realizing that all along they are being directed from behind.

Quote from Long Walk to Freeedom