What are the best traits in an authentic leader?

A leader list must be able to not only lead but know how to follow . They must be a servant to the people and create new cultures and enhance moral.

Over a 20-year career in the Marine Corps, I learned the traits that make an excellent leader are subjective. Sure, the Marine Corps offers "Leadership" schools: Corporals' Course, Sergeants' Course, Career Course and Advance Course, however, applying the lessons learned in these schools does not always result in subordinates, peers, and seniors buying into your leadership style. Although I could list genetic traits like, committed, forward-thinker, humble, approachable, direct, etc., these traits are subjective. Most people would agree the above traits are essential in an excellent leader, but I would argue the following: If the individuals who are being "led" do not place value on those traits, then than leader is not an excellent leader. Some individuals place more value on a leader that is friends with them...Some individuals place more value on a leader that is easy-going, "yes man", a leader that caters to them. Furthermore, I argue these leaders exists in the military and unfortunately, these leaders are not there to guide the institution in the right direction, they are there to be liked. Just my opinion.

The best traits of an authentic leader from my perspective are Honesty and Humility.
If you are honest with your troops and I mean really honest so that they understand why they are doing what they are doing and not just "well the CSM wants it this way" or "the CO said so" goes a long way in building trust which I believe is the corner stone of being an authentic leader.
The other most important facet is humility. Never act like you are too good to do something.
I recently went to Annual Training with a new unit I was assigned to. The Command team sat in the air conditioned range control office while the troops were out setting up all the tents we were to sleep in while we were there.
I went out (as a Chief Medical NCO rank MSG) and helped lift the poles, drive the stakes, and help direct the folks as we worked.
By the end of that day the entire unit would have walked through fire for me if I asked them to, simply because even though I'm a leader that is high up the chain I came and helped out for the common good of us all.

Understand and relay to others what the role of leadership means.
Don’t just say it, do it! A lot of people are afraid to take responsibility for actions taken as a leader, they want the title but not the responsibility!
Take the good with the bad and learn from your mistakes.
Don’t be afraid to speak up and give an opinion.
Always do the right thing no matter the consequences, just because you’re a leader doesn’t mean you’re always right.

Good evening:
I would like to say having a good listening ear and an open heart and let your action speak louder than your words. Show confidence, strong mindset and will power. Always ask God for guidance to help the next person reach their goal.

Many aproaches can be taken to the answer and circumstances should be considered but I believe "Quality decision-making and one's desire to obtain excellence" are 2 bullet points of leadership.

The traits of an authentic leader speaks volume of the leader character, his or her selfless service support of others, motivates, encourage, allow space and opportunities for optimal growth and development, monitors personal growth, does not focus on a person shortcomings and weakness but assist individuals in their current state of development and always lead by example.

Being firm but at the same time being fair to situations, circumstances and with people.

Being able to lead when necessary and at the same time encourage and insure everyone finds there pace and start and finish with you!

The willingness to understand that you don't know it all and the ability to adjust.