I think it is more about two things. 1. Learn to flex across roles 2. Be specific about roles in a project/team/task Sometimes you need a bunch of strong dud

I think it is more about two things. 1. Learn to flex across roles 2. Be specific about roles in a project/team/task Sometimes you need a bunch of strong dudes working together on something. When you do, it is extra important to be specific about roles. Who decides when there is a tie or you are stalled? Who facilitates view points? etc. If you dont have the flexibility to gracefully and effectively not lead, you are pretty one-dimensional. That doesnt mean the passive aggressive "well it is X's project so I guess he decides" way, rather it means to fully support and believe in the group structure you've set up for this thing, whatever the thing is. Roles are something you flex into and out of, not something that defines you or is something "you are". If you let a role define you, you will be a lot less effective in getting stuff done.