It really depends on the situation. If I am confident I can handle whatever it is with my skills and knowledge, then I don't have a problem being a leader. I think the real problem is most leaders need good communication skills and that is something I lack so I usually probably am a follower.
I think there are also the situations where communication skills don't matter that much - leadership does. Some emergency situations where people need someone to direct them, because they are unable to do so themselves for instance. It is rare for that in the workplace though :)
Yeah, okay, I get what you are saying. I think a lot of that is situational as well. There are times when I don't know how to move forward in an unexpected event and others where I might be able to think quickly.