True leadership is essential in times of crisis. Words mean something and it is important to define leadership so that there is no confusion. I believe that only the first example is true leadership. The book, Authentic Leadership - Courage in Action , by Robert W. Terry, is a good starting point to reflect on leadership. Terry concludes that leadership is authentic action.
Courage is the fuel that propels authentic action.
It moves us beyond our comfort zones. Leadership embodies ethics, vision, and power. Leadership achieves a shared vision. A leader earns respect and trust. A leader has credibility.