This document provides a list of 10 ideas for demonstrating leadership qualities without being the actual manager or boss. These include communicating clearly, being flexible rather than insisting on one way, standing up for yourself without being a doormat, helping others succeed, taking responsibility for mistakes, listening to others' ideas, taking calculated risks, networking to help others, developing a thick skin to criticism, and not asking for special treatment but letting accomplishments be recognized. The overall message is that leadership is defined by characteristics and behaviors rather than a job title.