This is a great discussion, it is really interesting to think of what makes a leader, it is amazing how other respected leadership practitioners are commenting on the post.

Let me add this, i think leadership is what lies behind world moving round!

Erin, I would say if all leaders define leadership as you do, and teach their children the lesson you did,

    "Always do what’s right.  It does make you a leader.  At least, that’s what I believe."

Maybe we would be living in a different world, many times we come across really competent leaders who make things accomplished in almost impossible circumstances, but are they doing the right!?

We would argue what the right thing is in a given situation, we may say it depends on what we are trying to achieve ... but can we always agree on what is the right thing to achieve!?

Seeing leadership in your own children is adorable, so much respectful... these young creatures are the gifted spirits that haven't been trained to scope and ignore ... They know what the right thing in their own way ... growing them up is a complex mission ... we want them to understand the world to make things happen, but we need them to remain true to what is right!!

I'm grateful to read this distinguished discussion, i'm sorry if i drifted far a little.
Thanks Erin!

Huda