Intellectual virtue springs from and grows from teaching, and therefore needs experience and time.
Leadership means to be fair, to follow a set of core values, and to do the right thing. He leads me beside quiet waters. There is overwhelming evidence that the higher the level of self-esteem, the more likely one will be to treat others with respect, kindness, and generosity. If you are planning for 20 years, grow trees. If you are planning for centuries, grow people.