How important is it for group members to identify with their leader? Why? Are there times or situations when leader individuality may be more or less important than group prototypically ?

How important is it for group members to identify with their leader? Why? Are there times or situations when leader individuality may be more or less important than group prototypically ? Explain, and tie in the concept of followership in your response posts. Engage your peers with questions during this discussion.

additional source reading:

https://www.forbes.com/sites/garypeterson/2013/04/23/the-four-principles-of-followership/#786ddb497936