"How can we determine not only who is a competent leader, but a good leader? Some, like Tom Lickona and Matt Davidson of the Smart and Good Schools Initiative believe the proper distinction is between moral and performance character. The former typically refers to having sound values, to be oriented toward an ethical way to behave; the latter refers to the essential importance of having the skills -- particularly SEL skills-- to carry out one's values.
What does this mean for leadership? From a social-emotional and character development (SECD) perspective, it means that the skill-based performance of leaders must be judged along with the character of that performance. And how shall we judge that character? Click here to read more."