Leaders are someone you are privileged to work with and for, and for whom would go to Hell and back to support. You WANT to go the extra mile for them.
They may not always tell you everything, but they will always tell you the truth.
Their word is their bond.
They don't strive for, or need to be liked. But they treat people who work for them well. Their actions speak for themselves. For this they are often liked, and always respected.
Their intergity is unquestionable.
They do what they say they are going to do.
They won't necessarily tell you what you want to hear, but will be forthright and tell you what you NEED to hear.
They are people you can count on.
They are sometimes intolerant of faults, but they also know the value of a person's character.
They are sometimes demanding, but they bring out the best in people. They make a person WANT to strive for excellence. They bring out the best in the people who work for them.
They usually don't have to tell someone when they screw up. But will do so justly when needed.
They don't need to coerce; they only have to say "I need you to do this."
They follow the same standards they expect of others.
THey don't necessarily need to be fair, but they do need to be just.
When THEY fail or make a mistake, they admit it freely.
They sometimes reject adivce, but they do listen and are decisive.
They are honorable people.