2. What do you dream of ? In your wildest imagination, what do you see yourself ? Now, what is standing between you and that dream ? “ The answer is leadership. Everything rises and falls on leadership. Knowing how to lead is only a half battle. Understanding leadership and actually leading are two different activities.” The key to transform yourself from someone who understands leadership to a person who successfully leads in the real world is character. YOUR CHARACTER QUALITIES ACTIVATE AND EMPOWER LEADERSHIP-OR THEY STAND IN THE WAY OF YOUR SUCCESS.