Leadership is:

1. Working hard;
2. Going there first to show the way and set the example;
3. Coaching all those for whom you are responsible;
4. Listening before answering;
5. Being open to new ideas;
6. The ability to discern right from wrong;
7. Seeing what needs to be done and doing it, or making sure it is done by others;
8. Taking action;
9. The ability to see the big picture;
10. Fairness in the face of unfairness;
11. Never compromising basic principals — always willing to compromise a process;
12. Standing alone — the willingness to make unpopular decisions;
13. The ability to do unpleasant tasks;
14. Standing for something;
15. The ability to set worthy goals and then encourage others to their attainment;
16. Being achievement oriented;
17. The ability to delegate and do only what only you can do — don’t take back a task that has been delegated;
18. The willingness and ability to follow-up — to inspect what you expect (my daughter hates it when I say that);
19. Having vision;
20. Caring about those you lead — acting in the best interest of all;
21. Willing to be responsible.
22. Not penalizing people for integrity;
23. Standing up under pressure; and
24. Standing up under praise.  (The most difficult of all!)