They are visionary and possess a strong sense of direction. They are determined to operate as team leaders. They are inspirational. They are models. They are committend to to developing other strong leaders.
Leadership requires understanding, courage, single-mindedness, drive and an ability to lead others.
The attributes of a good leader and a good follower will overlap. This is the way it should be since most leaders also need to function as team players and even, at times, as followers. The most valuable executive is one who is training someone to be a better person. As the chief man of the city is, so will the people be. To provide resources for mentoring and train the world's emerging young leaders for significant service and the development of others.