In the video, Derek Sivers, the speaker, tells us the importance of the "first follower". I find what he said to be incredibly true. To lead, one must risk being embarrassed and mocked at for what he or she is doing. The first follower helps convince others that the leader's actions make sense in some way and thus have them join in. More people will join and eventually a movement will be formed. If not for the first follower, a lone leader is nobody but a someone with a opinion. As seen in the following picture, not everyone has their hands raised but some do. Those with theirs hands raised will influence those who haven't to do the same. Similarly, the first followers will influence others to also join in.
However, all credit given will go to the leader and usually no one else. clearly shows how some people are not noticed for the important roles they play or played. This applies to many situations in life, not just being a leader. Let us not take things and people for granted.
In the equidistance activity, we were told to split into two groups. We then had to choose two people from the other group and make sure we were in the middle of both of them. Should this game be played properly, it would never end, since the adjusting of one person would lead to the adjusting of another, a never ending cycle. What this game shows is that we all are inter- dependent. No one is an island and we have to change for others. In the society, we will all rely heavily on others and others will to rely on us. Therefore, we have to carry out our duties and responsibilities well in order to ensure the smooth flow of things.
Video source: http://www.ted.com/talks/derek_sivers_how_to_start_a_movement
Image source: http://soilmag.com/top-qualities-of-a-great-leader/
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