This document discusses the characteristics and skills of effective leaders from outside the corporate world. It defines leaders as visionaries who inspire confidence and set goals to move their teams to action. Key leadership traits include courage, respect, integrity, self-awareness and empathy. Leaders are distinguished from bosses in that they collaborate, inspire, and make values-based decisions rather than dictate or prioritize profits. Examples of non-corporate leaders highlighted include former Indian president Rajendra Prasad and cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Critical leadership skills discussed include integrity, vision, humility, positive attitude, confidence in others, and leading by example.