A leader deeply understands the needs of the people she leads and thoughtfully considers her actions and their impact on her followers. A leader is one who leads by example and empowers her followers and provides a team with thoughtful vision and strategic direction. A leader is someone who listens well, can effectively motivate and inspire. The greatest leaders know their limitations and are adept at leveraging their strengths and the strengths of others to compensate strengths to counter individual weaknesses.