One of your followers asks to lead the next team brainstorming session and you let him/her do this.You and this follower are ______.

A) in the stranger phase of leadership-making
B) in a dyadic in-group relationship
C) in a dyadic stranger phase
D) in the mature-partnership phase of leadership-making

Mature-partnership Phase

A stage in a relationship characterized by mutual respect, deep understanding, and shared goals, often seen in long-term personal or professional relationships.

Dyadic In-group Relationship

A close, often reciprocal relationship between two individuals, typically a leader and a follower, characterized by trust, loyalty, and mutual influence.

Leadership-making

A process aimed at developing reciprocal relationships between leaders and followers, moving beyond mere exchange relationships to develop mutual respect, trust, and commitment.