[...] 5 tenets Character-based Leaders use to know, be, and do1. Be self-aware. Getting in touch with what we fail to notice about ourselves and others is a crucial first step in becoming a head-and-heart-connected leader. Ask people for feedback, and actively listen to what they share. Look for patterns in the advice you&rsquo;ve received over the years and act on what you discover.2. Embrace ethical norms and behavioral ideals. One can do well, show kindness, be principled and still be as effective as all get-out. Dare to be honorable and kind and encourage those around you to do the same.3. Engage the world and perform beyond self-interest. I&rsquo;m fond of saying that to lead others, to think more of we and less of me, one must start with oneself. Every day, a character-based leader consciously balances the conflicts between selfish and selfless behavior.&nbsp; [...]