There are numerous examples of the principles from the "First Follower: Leadership Lessons from Dancing Guy" video at work in The Crucible. One example of these concepts is John Proctor's visit to Salem to confess his adultery with Abigail Williams. In this case, John Proctor is the leader, and Abigail Williams is the first follower. The main principles at work in this event are the significance of the first follower, the force of the circle, and the strength in numbers. The significance of the first follower is shown in this event because John Proctor would not have gone to Salem to confess his affair if Abigail Williams had not been there. Abigail Williams was the first follower because she believed in John Proctor and his choice to go to Salem. This story exemplifies the strength of the circle because John Proctor would not have been able to disclose his affair without the backing of his wife, Elizabeth Proctor. Elizabeth Proctor was a member of the circle of support since she assisted John Proctor in choosing to go to Salem and accompanied
him there. This event exemplifies the power of numbers because John Proctor would have been alone in Salem without the support of his wife.
The principles outlined in the video "First Follower: Leadership Lessons from Dancing Guy" are also used in the real world. One example is when a person chooses to start a new diet. The dieter is the leader, and the first follower is the one who decides to accompany them on the journey. The main principles at work in this event are the significance of the first follower, the force of the circle, and the strength in numbers. The significance of the first follower is shown in this event since the leader would be alone on their trip without the first follower. The strength of the circle is also evident in this occurrence since the leader would not have the same amount of support if the first follower did not exist. The leader and the first follower are stronger together than alone, demonstrating the power of numbers.
