We Need Disapproval Icons in Our Digital Public Square

We need disapproval icons in our digital public square

In my work on leadership and followership, I’ve noticed something simple but powerful: followers shape leaders. Leaders adjust themselves in response to the signals they receive — not just in rallies and speeches, but increasingly in the digital sphere.

Commentary: We need disapproval icons in our digital public square

Ira Chaleff In my work on leadership and followership, I’ve noticed something simple but powerful: followers shape leaders. Leaders adjust themselves in response to the signals they receive — not just in rallies and speeches, but increasingly in the digital sphere. Social media “likes” and “hearts” send immediate feedback that can influence political behavior. In […]