The book, Authentic Leadership - Courage in Action , by Robert W. Terry, is a good starting point to reflect on leadership. Terry concludes that leadership is authentic action. Courage is the fuel that propels authentic action. It moves us beyond our comfort zones. Leadership embodies ethics, vision, and power.
Leadership achieves a shared vision.
A leader earns respect and trust. A leader has credibility. A leader must be decisive. A leader must have the courage to make tough decisions and to stand alone if necessary to advance the Mission. Leadership embodies communication .