I believe one of the requirements of good leadership is the ability to listen - really listen - to those in your organization. An effective leader is very good at listening, and it's difficult to listen when you are talking.
Be prepared and be honest.
Ability is a poor man's wealth.
Being a role model is the most powerful form of educating
Be quick, but don't hurry.
No one is an overachiever. How can you rise above your level of competency? Everyone is an underachiever to different degrees. The harder you work, the more luck you will have.