All leaders are followers and all followers are leaders. We are all leading our lives; every single day we make decisions according to our priorities based on fears, needs, desires, attitudes, values, aspirations and mission in life. We are always following something. So the question is not, “Are we a leader?” The real question is, “Are we following something good?”

The first step of becoming a follower of something good is to define practical, but high values which are compatible with your character and aptitude. Based on those values, you can decide what to do in life; perhaps writing a mission statement for yourself. The mission statement may change at times, evaluating it periodically. The set of values, that you choose for yourself to live your life by and follow, is far more important. Now, you are on your way to become a good leader.

Leading your life and living by such values can be extremely challenging. It is ok to make mistakes. It is ok to not fulfill the demands of the values at times. The real journey is the struggle you go through to acquire mastery over those values. Once those values become a habit, you have established yourself as a good follower and your leadership is automatically being recognized and acknowledged by those who are around you.