Leading is a responsibility. Without followers, there are no leaders. Leaders are more persistent than others. Great leaders inspire their followers to high levels of achievement by showing how their work contributes to worthwhile ends. Leaders empower themselves to get results through others.
Leaders take personal risks, showing courage.
You can't manage a horse to drink. A true leader is always led. Leaders form a consciousness of shared values. Leaders bring out the best in their people. Leaders engage in continuous self-improvement.