Lead from where you stand.  This is a concept that I learned many years ago by the author Ben Zander, who with his wife wrote a book titled, "The Art Of Possibility".  The concept allows you or others to feel empowered by realizing that you are a leader from where ever you happen to be.  Wherever you are in your life's journey, know that you can exercise your leadership skills at any stage.  You do not need a title to realize this.  By leading from where you stand you are empowered to know that you are in control of that which is around you and are better able to make decisions about what affects your life by taking an active leadership role.  If you lead from where you stand, empower those around you to do the same.  Very soon you will realize that you are surrounded by a team of powerful leaders, who are the catalysts for all types of change.