In my experience, a leader without motivation will necessarily be unable to inspire motivation in his or her employees, which in turn will lead to a lack of success in the long-term. In this way, the leader's attitude and qualities lead directly to the success or failure of the company, as leaders infuse the corporate culture with his or her attitude. Another very important component of successful leadership is shared value. Leaders bring with them a certain set of values when they enter the position. These can be both personal and business values. The author notes that human beings are creatures of belief. All areas of life have some belief system at their roots. Religion, relationships, education, and business, for example all thrive when there is a central value system that governs them. In the same way as the components of motivation and confidence, the leader should also embody the basic values upon which the company is built.

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The Ku Klux Klan, for example, is an example of leadership that cares for its followers, but endorses prejudice and murder. Hitler is another prime example of such leadership. These examples are then used as evidence to support the need for leadership that is built on a set of values.
Institutions that are based upon a certain set of values then also function as representative of the communities within which they operate. This is one of the most important components of successful business. Communities provide a customer base, which will only grow if the community perceives the business establishment to reflect those values that are important within the community it serves. In general, I find myself agreeing with Gardner's views on leadership. Particularly I can identify with what the author says about effective leadership; it cannot function without a sense of value, motivation, and confidence.