Q LMX Theory has evolved over the years from leader-follower relationship and formation of in-groups and out-groups to leadership development of followers. Today, leadership development is an important function of a leader; therefore, supporting a follower development requires a relationship built on trust, respect, and commitment. However, a criticism of LMX theory is that there is not a clear understanding how these factors occur. For this discussion, interview a leader who has experience with follower development and explore how trust, respect, and commitment take place in a relationship. In your interview ask the following questions: How does a leader earn respect? What creates trust in a relationship? What does it mean to have commitment in a leader-follower relationship? From your experience, describe how trust, respect, and commitment are built in a relationship? Post your interview findings and compare your interview findings with the three leadership phases, stranger, acquaintance, and partnership. What are the similarities and differences in how relationships support leadership development?