Leaders understand that commitment and perseverance begin with vision. Leaders communicate with emotion and logic. Leaders have developed clear, concise and empowering communication skills. Leaders understand that communication begins with positive self-talk. Leaders have learned to interact with others by asking open-ended questions, by developing the skill of actively listening and by responding with tools of influence and empowerment.
Leaders understand that their own vitality determines the vitality of their followers.
Leaders also acknowledge that the followers will never go any further than their leader. Leaders know that they must set examples of honesty, consistency and commitment in their endeavors and relationships. Leaders establish high standards of themselves, of others, of work, and of those values that shape their lives and the lives of those around them. Leaders display congruency between what they value, what they say, and what they do. Leaders believe that what they are going to be tomorrow, they are actively becoming today.