Interpersonal effectiveness involves influencing others competently and is directly related to awareness, ability, and commitment. Leadership requires developing a guiding vision that motivates others through passion to work toward a common goal with integrity, honesty, trust, curiosity, risk-taking, motivation, and discipline. To become a successful leader, one must assume responsibility and control over situations, understand they will be judged on the attitude they convey, and recognize that private thoughts and actions will impact public and professional life.