Followership typologies
| Author | Follower type | Method of classification (where each axis runs low–high) |
| Zaleznik16 | Withdrawn, masochistic, compulsive, impulsive | Controlling behaviour towards leader versus level of engagement |
| Kelley17 | Alienated, passive (sheep), conformist (yes people), pragmatist, exemplary (star) | Independent critical thinking versus level of engagement |
| Chaleff18 | Resource, individualist, implementor, partner, diehard | Support the leader versus challenge the leader |
| Kellerman19 | Isolate, bystander, participant, activist, diehard | Level of engagement |
| Rosenbach et al 20 | Subordinate, politician, contributor, partner | Relationship initiative towards leader versus performance initiative |