Who am I following until I'm ready to lead?

One of the things that has always been a factor in choosing what and when I do something has been "who am I following?" Knowing that I mirror or become like the person I am following I have made choices related to employment based on do I want to be like this person? At some point I am going to become that person, and others will be following me! I need to make sure that I am worthy of being followed. I am beginning ask that question again though is it time to move on and follow another, or is it time to take the lead? Time will tell.