It isn't about what you do, but how you do it

Don't whine, complain, or make excuses.

The leader has to command the respect of all those under his supervision - and he must be open to those under his supervision. Effective leadership means having a lot of people working toward a common goal. And when you have that with no one caring who gets the credit, you're going to accomplish a lot. If you have those just wanting the credit for themselves, you're not going to get as much accomplished.

When you are through learning you are through.

Be prepared and be honest.

Doing the best you are capable of doing is victory in itself, and less than that is defeat.

Understand there is a price to be paid for achieving anything of significance. You must be willing to pay the price.