True leaders experience authentic joy when those around them succeed. True leaders celebrate the success of others. True leaders know that is not about them, but about how well the entire team functions, performs, and grows together as a cohesive unit. True leaders have a big heart and aren't jealous of others. True leaders never compete with their direct reports and team members.

True leaders not only ensure their team members are successful in their roles, but they also create a safe and nurturing space for continued professional growth and learning. True leaders create an environment in which their team members can reach for higher levels of learning and performance and, as a result, can grow to be effective leaders in their own right. True leaders create and/or identify career advancement opportunities for their team members, and help and support them along their professional growth path. True leaders remain supportive of their direct reports for life. True leaders experience authentic happiness, joy, and pride when members of their team advance along their career paths.