A leader is someone who takes charge.  They exhibit courage in the face of danger.  In the past our leaders have instilled trust in their ability to protect us from possible dangers.  They have inspired us to carry out difficult tasks.  They were chosen to represent our best interests. 

Richey Coaching has sifted through the research and found significant commonalities between top-performing leaders. 

One of the best ways to impute trust is to lead by example. 

A successful leader takes time to learn the needs of his or her employees. 

A leader who understands the underlying values of each person holds the key to motivational drive. 

A virtuous leader builds trust by allowing individuals to harness their own sense of morality in a constructive manner. 

Effective leaders set aside time to personally develop high potential employees. 

A leader who emphasizes personal character development within an organization can positively influence the organizational culture. 

Management style should be a reflection of the root level beliefs held by that organization. 

Each leader should have a clear mission followed by a sound plan to facilitate both individual and collective efforts toward fulfilling the company's vision.