If a leader is emotional, he can be forced to make rash decisions. If a leader is self-important, he can be deceived by flattery. Over concern for popularity. Such a leader will hesitate before making an unpopular decision at a critical moment. Do it right.
Winners do the right things at the right moment.
They plan, train and are ready when an opportunity, that they created, arrives. Create an opportunity and be ready to exploit it. Know the facts. To achieve success, we must manage information. We gather information to make good decisions and we give out the information to misdirect the competition.