I wanna add one or two more things. Truly great leadership is not effortless but, hell, what's worth doing in this world that's easy. And those people that look like natural leaders became naturals by lots of determination and practice. Just as when beginning to learn a new sport, you look awkward and the people who are experts make everything look so effortless and easy, leadership requires deliberate practice. Practicing what you're not good at is important.
And you can practice it everywhere. Next time you're out with a group of friends and you can't decide where to go, take the initiative and suggest a place or two. Take the lead on making sure everyone has a great time and making sure that you include shy people in the conversation and get their opinions. Leadership is, ironically, not about controlling people, but inspiring them and letting them doing their thing. Keep nudging people in the right direction and eventually you'll have nudged them up a mountain they thought they couldn't climb.
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