Leaders genuinely believe they are doing the right thing at the time they make their decision. All of us have privileges and other components of our life we do not want to give up. The danger comes when these attachments begin to influence the decisions we make and the values we honor. Effective leaders are able to look inside themselves when making decisions and probe what self-interest might be influencing the action they are considering. This questioning is likely to result in a decision more consistent with your core values and more likely to enhance your leadership character.
Most talents are, to some extent, a gift.
Good character, by contrast, is not given to us.