It is about how you present yourself. It is about self-confidence. It is hard to give a leader a full measure of credence if you cannot get past a careless appearance or a timid deportment, which can denigrate confidence in the leader's message. The next trait is courage. Although we certainly hope that there is no need for physical courage on our campuses, moral courage is a fundamental requirement of all effective leaders.
Moral courage is a commitment to doing what is right.
A leader must commit to inviolate principles, there is no room for situational ethics. Leaders worthy of respect do the right thing, in the right way, for the right reasons. Young people who are still struggling with the development of such qualities within their own character respect honesty, trustworthiness, equity, and honor. They respect leaders who stand up for what is right. Decisiveness Decisiveness is easy to understand, but sometimes difficult to achieve.