There is more truth in this adage than we understand. People are always looking, observing, catching phrases, and than looking to see if you measure up to your own words. Attempting to do so will led to a physical and mental collision with inward and outward confrontation. Time is the compelling ingredient that will tell whether the ethical leader will emerge. Practicing an ethical, moral, and virtuous lifestyle will transfer over to a principle driven-leader.
Leadership is a lifestyle.