Extend trust; boost transparency; connect and collaborate. These themes seem to be repeated on one form or another in nearly all of the literature on leadership that I see.
On the other hand, you are a successful "leader" if you create, foster and implement change, innovation and shifts in structure, systems and processes. If you can execute timely, appropriate and necessary change, then you are considered an excellent leader.
Also interested in the: capture attention - win minds - win hearts progression.