Few will gladly follow a leader who lacks commitment. This commitment must be total. It cannot be a half-hearted effort nor can it be the fad or project of the week. It must be sincere and all-encompassing. The truly dedicated leader is said to be obsessed by vision or the work at hand.
Leaders are good stewards of their time and expertise of their followers.
Leaders need not only be focused on individuals, but on the big picture- their organization. They should be aware of the activities that the entire operation must focus on to build relationships and create value in the marketplace. It occurs when people believe they are heard, taken seriously and their inputs make a difference. One way to encourage empowerment in an organization is to understand that people are self-organizing systems. The leader's challenge is to ensure that employees are focused on those things, which are a blueprint for the organization's success.