This quote is a famous one and suite well for a leader or want-to-be a leader. So, the question is how a leader commands respect.

One needs to cover all the four directions to command respect.

# Walk the Talk – Signifies East (indicates ‘Forward Movement’) The Thoughts, Speech and Action are all aligned.
# Lead with Passion – Signifies North (indicates ‘Growth’) Passion takes you Places. The leader’s temperament is very contagious on the team.
# Love the Team – Signifies West (indicates ‘Past Investments’) The best investment a leader can make is LOVE. The more the investment, the better is the follow through.
# Be Selfless – Signifies South (indicates ‘Giving’) Think of a mother, the best leader because she is all about giving.

The way ahead is the way to success…To Lead the Way, you need to first cover the ground in all the directions.