Leaders connect - with others, the mission, strategies, results, and the ongoing process that exists because of their service.
As a Christian I suggest the following description of a leader:
Leaders Love: God (I John), the Church (Ephesians), the World (John 3:16)
Leaders Earn trust. They are not seduced by entitlement
Leaders Advocate God's mission
Leaders Discern next steps
Leaders Evaluate steps taken (and as steps are taken)
Leaders Rest in the assurance that God is working the process