Twelve Commandments for a Good Leader

Harold B. Lee was the 11th President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  The following quote reflects his immense wealth of leadership experience.

"Twelve Commandments for a Good Leader

First--Abounding faith in the importance of your work.
Second--Infinite tact in meeting trying situations.
Third--Unlimited patience in overcoming inertia in the community where you live.
Fourth--Endless good nature in the face of all trials.
Fifth--A saving sense of humor when nothing else will save the situation.
Sixth--A large vision of the work to be done. . .
Seventh--Ability to lose gracefully and rebound after every defeat. . .
Eighth--Unquenchable optimism in spite of all discouragements. . .
Ninth--Indomitable courage in standing for the right. . .
Tenth--A grim determination to see the work through to its completion. . .
Eleventh--A contagious enthusiasm that inspires local leadership. . .
Twelfth--Unreserved belief in the importance of the Church to the community and to the country."

(Williams, Clyde J., ed.,  The Teachings of Harold B. Lee,  1st ed. [1996]  503)