A leader is an agent of change and progress is about change. In the words of Robert F Kennedy, “Progress is a beautiful word; but change is his motivation.' Leadership is about raising followers' aspirations and enthusing people with the desire to reach for the stars. For example, Mahatma Gandhi created a vision for India's independence and raised the aspirations of our people. Leadership is about getting people to say, “I will walk on water for you.” It's about creating a worthy dream and helping people realize it. Robert Kennedy summed up leadership best when he said, “Others see things as they are and ask why; I see them as they are not and ask myself why not?' Adversity A leader must increase the confidence of followers. It should make them understand that difficult times are part of life and that they will come out better in the end. It must support their hope and their energy levels to handle the difficult days. There is no better example than Winston Churchill. His courageous leadership as Prime Minister of Great Britain successfully led the British people from the brink of defeat during World War II. He raised the hopes of his people with the words: 'These are not dark days; these are great days, the greatest days our country has ever experienced.' Strong leadership is never more necessary than in a crisis. In the words of Seneca, the Greek philosopher, 'Fire is the test of gold; adversity, of strong men.' Values ​​The leader must create hope. It must create a plausible story about a better future for the organization: everyone should be able to see the rainbow and grasp a part of it. This requires building trust in people. And to build trust, the leader must adhere to a value system: a protocol of behavior that increases people's trust, commitment and enthusiasm. Adherence to a value system creates the environment in which people can have high aspirations, self-esteem, belief in core values, faith in the future, and the enthusiasm needed to tackle seemingly difficult tasks. Leaders must keep their words and demonstrate their commitment to a value system. As Mahatma Gandhi said, “We must become the change we want to see in the world.” Leaders must demonstrate their belief in sacrifice and hard work.