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Every one of us is a leader in our own right. Whether we lead an entire company, or a team of people, or a group of friends, or our families, or just ourselves…we are all leaders in some form or fashion. Whatever sizes our circle of influence may be today, if we work to improve as leaders, that circle of influence will enlarge.

Leadership is about people, it has nothing to do with any title.

Being a leader is not easy. Every individual is different from the other and come from different background, and has different thought process. So leadership is all about understanding people. So-called leadership titles like, "CEO", "VP", "GM", etc., only show their power over others. If you want to be a true leader, you must inspire your employees through your actions.

As John Quincy Adams said, "If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader."

The world doesn't need the bosses, it needs leaders who understand their jobs — and the job of a leader is to grow more leaders. There's no blueprint to become a good leader, it's a step-by-step process.

But here are some traits which can help you to become a good leader:

True leaders know who they are and what they stand for. They know their values and the rules they will abide by, regardless of the circumstances they face. They allow their people to understand the values they are committed to uphold, which lays a foundation for the rules their people will be expected to adhere to. True leaders both know and communicate their values openly with the people they lead, creating an atmosphere of certainty and trust.

A true leader focuses on people, not power. Don't become a title-driven leader, be a relationship-driven leader. You can't lead people unless you value every relationship and understand them. If you're talking to your employee, no matter what's his/her job profile (whether he's janitor or a junior member), always remember that there is a person behind that job profile — they're more than a tool and resource. So always try to add some value in their life.

True leaders have integrity. Integrity is the very core of their influence. Living the values they profess to believe is what gives them credibility and allows others to place their trust in them. True leaders are able to say "do as I do" rather than just "do as I say", because they lead by example.

Leadership calls for respect. Don't become that leader who is not loyal to his associates. Lack of honesty, loyalty, and ethics are the major causes of failure in your personal and professional life. Don't just work on improving your success rate, you must work on improving your personality and value rate. It's not the size of your office which makes you a great leader — your values and character does. You have probably heard this quote, "Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value."