A True Leader.

Will tell you what you need to hear, vs what you want to hear.

Is interested in the people that he or she leads and not possessions. 

Will lead by example and not popular oppinion.

Will inspire others to lead and encourage others that are down.

Takes responsibility for losses and gives credit to her or his followers for victories.

Is a student of the wise and will not wast time with fools.

Keeps the focus on solutions and will leave the blame game to the weak.