2. Doers empower those they lead

As the CEO of Microsoft, Gates once expressed an ideology now in demand in people-centered work cultures: “As we look ahead into the next century, leaders will be those who empower others.”

One thing remains more true now than ever Good leaders set themselves apart by effectively influencing and empowering their human workers in a time of crisis. They do it by responding daily to the challenges facing their people and doing whatever it takes to protect employees or the business.

This is how great leaders courageously shine with heroic displays of empathy and compassion .