Qualities of a Leader, part 1

What makes people follow a leader? Why do people reluctantly comply with one leader while passionately following another to the ends of the earth? What separates leadership theorists from successful leaders who lead effectively in the real world? The answer lies in the character qualities of the individual person.

Everything rises and falls on leadership. And leadership truly develops from the inside out. If you can become the leader you ought to be on the inside, you will be able to become the leader you want to be on the outside. People will follow you. And when that happens, you'll be able to tackle anything in this world.

(excerpts from John Maxwell's, "The 21 Indispensable Qualities of A Leader")