People prefer to follow leaders they can count on, even when they disagree with their position, rather than leaders they agree with but who frequently change their positions. We tend to trust people who are relatively predictable, whose positions are known. We tend to trust those who make their positions clear. Community leaders are not necessarily the ones who know the most about the problems and issues. Rather, they are the ones who have the credibility to bring people together in addressing the shared concerns of the community.
Communities have the right to expect honesty and virtue in their leaders.
Both our leaders, and aspiring leaders, are challenged to behave in an open and honest manner, to honor commitments, to trust others, and inspire others through direct and truthful interactions.