They know their strengths and weaknesses and are comfortable with both. Leaders are true to their values. Leaders know what excites them and what they are naturally drawn to. They live their lives in accordance with their values, without compromise, and do not pretend to be someone they aren't. They like who they are, and wouldn't want to be anyone else.
Leaders make the most of the present.
Leaders spend little time worrying about the future or fretting about the past because most of their time is consumed with getting the most from the present. Each day is approached with enthusiasm and excitement, knowing that it will be filled with new opportunities, relationships and experiences. Leaders live each day as if it were their first. Leaders attain change through influence. Leaders coach in order to utilize all of the talents of anyone who can contribute to their vision, not just assigned resources, and thus greatly expand the quantity and quality of resource available.