Purpose — The ethical leader reasons and acts with organizational purposes firmly in mind. This provides focus and consistency.
Knowledge — The ethical leader has the knowledge to judge and act prudently. This knowledge is found throughout the organization and its environment, but must be shared by those who hold it.
Authority — The ethical leader has the power to make decisions and act, but also recognizes that all those involved and affected must have the authority to contribute what they have toward shared purposes.
Trust — The ethical leader inspires — and is the beneficiary of — trust throughout the organization and its environment. Without trust and knowledge, people are afraid to exercise their authority.