Non-leaders favour their friends. Student leaders are humble. Inadequate leaders expect reward. Student leaders are available to younger students. Feeble leaders don't have the time for anyone who isn't a senior.
Student leaders can relate to staff and administration.
Second-rate leaders see them as the enemy. Student leaders participate in another organization's event. Poor leaders don't participate because they're not in charge. Student leaders take the role of leadership seriously after the election. Weak leaders enjoy the spotlight of the election best of all.