They want a leader who's special. It's nice to be loved, but more important to be respected. Leaders should delegate authority, he added, but they must accept the final responsibility for the entire organization. That one principle, he said, made the difference between the Army we sent to Vietnam and the one we sent to the Persian Gulf. Leaders set goals, but goals are only meaningful if everyone understands them, and understands their role in accomplishing them.
Leaders demand high standards.
People don't work to their maximum potential unless they're challenged to do so. Leaders reinforce and reward success. Success is infectious, so good leaders reinforce each success. Great leaders don't tell people how to do their job. When placed in command, take charge.