People are willing to follow when leaders are willing to lead. One of the qualifications of an elder is desire. A pure desire is manifested in those who are seeking to do the work of an elder before they are appointed. If you are looking for elders, look for those who already show an interest and are involving themselves in the work of an elder. Followers know the difference in the leader that wants to lead and one who is forced to lead.
Followers usually know the difference in being led and being driven.
The more willing the leader is to lead, the more willing the follower is to follow. Christ draws men to himself because he was and is a willing leader. Leaders cannot force others to go where they are unwilling to lead. When I was in California I had the opportunity to observe a shepherd leading a flock of sheep. This seems strange for the twentieth century, but it is true.