They know how to listen and they seek to understand. They are masters of positive feedback. They emphasize personal development. This is very different from managing. Not all managers are leaders, and often the leader of the group is not the manager.
Leaders have long-range perspective.
Leaders focus on the horizon. Leaders challenge the status quo. What all of us must realize is that leadership brings with it tremendous responsibilities to our followers. People need to be able to achieve their goals by following us. Look at your own organization.