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Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates Commencement Address at the U.S. Naval Academy.   Gates' leadership qualities: Vision-"the ability to get your eyes off your shoelaces… and see beyond the day-to-day tasks and problems."Deep Conviction-"a strength of purpose and belief in a cause that reaches out to others, touches their hearts, and makes them eager to follow."Self-confidence-"the quiet self-assurance that allows a leader to give other both real responsibility and real credit for success."Moral Courage-"the courage to chart a new course; the courage to do what is right and not just what is popular; the courage to stand alone; the courage to act."Integrity-"for a real leader, personal virtues-self-reliance, self-control, honor, truthfulness, morality-are absolute."Common Decency-"treating those around you-and, above all, your subordinates-with fairness and respect."