True leaders care. They care about their employees; they care about their coworkers; they care about the vision and mission of the overall business. They care for everyone they work with and genuinely want to see them succeed.
Exceptional leaders are able to motivate others and get the best out of them, they are able to inspire people to contribute at levels which were previously considered unattainable, even unimaginable by some. While it is rare to have an opportunity to select your own leaders, whenever possible, surround yourself with leadership that cares about their people above everything and anything else. Leaders who care are able to transform organizations and bring everyone up to a new level, a new standard of performance.