Are you a leader or a follower?
I think leaders tend to be visionaries. They create and articulate a clear vision, which inspires others to follow. They are also decisions makers, taking on responsibility for tough choices sometimes under uncertainty. They are the risk takers embracing challenges and stepping out of comfort zones.
While followers execute the vision and contribute to a groups goals, they collaborate effectively and prioritize success. They are open to guidance and show loyalty, discipline, cooperation, and humility.
It is important to be both leaders and followers. I tend to be a leader in the things I know most about, and a follower when I am learning of the task as hand.
From Pity to Praise 