Why is moral leadership important? What can people do to improve their capabilities to provide moral leadership?

An organization without moral leadership is an organization adrift in the tumultuous sea of global competition and rapid change. Moral leadership provides consistent direction regarding decisions and actions that are fair and just for the organization and all of its stakeholders. An important element of moral leadership is integrity  the leader's honesty, credibility, and consistency in putting values into action.
People can improve their capacity for moral leadership by ensuring that their actions and personal examples set high ethical standards for others to follow. Those in leadership roles should also recognize that they have a moral obligation to supply the necessary spark to awaken the potential of each individual to take the initiative in performing leader-like acts. Finally, moral leaders instil a sense of ownership in followers by being truly respectful of others and helping.