Leaders must be close enough to relate to others, but far enough ahead to motivate them.

A man must be big enough to admit his mistakes, smart enough to profit from them, and strong enough to correct them.

People who add value to others do so intentionally. I say that because to add value, leaders must give of themselves, and that rarely occurs by accident.

All good leaders are connectors. They relate well and make people feel confident about themselves and their leader.

Self-centered leaders manipulate when they move people for personal benefit. Mature leaders motivate by moving people for mutual benefit.

The best leaders are readers of people. They have the intuitive ability to understand others by discerning how they feel and recognizing what they sense.