Followership

Okay, I know it's been a while. I have no excuses. No reasons, either. Just really not thinking very leaderly like lately.
My new job has me very much in a "follower mode" much of the time and what I've learned is that what I always thought was true about myself has proven to be correct. You see, my closest friends and relatives have consistently insisted that I will never be satisfied with leaders in authority over me. That I will always find them lacking and accuse my bosses or leaders of incompetence, laziness, or unethical behavior. I have always argued that they are wrong. That I do not expect perfection but I do expect those in authority to make an effort to be good leaders and to model a strong work and moral ethic. That given a strong leader who makes an effort to be a servant leader, I would be a very happy follower.
I am blessed to report that I am enjoying such a leader these days, and I am a very happy follower. It's the easiest thing in the world to follow her. I don't second guess her, question her authority, or have any reason to wonder about her fairness or honesty. Is she perfect? Not at all, and she doesn't pretend to be. But she works hard, cares for and serves her team well, holds everyone accountable, plays no favorites, and thinks seriously about her own leadership.
I can follow that.