What Characterizes a Leader of Yisrael?

Moses lived only for G-d, Whose people he served with all his heart. He used his own money for his public efforts (Bamidbar 16:15), he forsook his wife, he gave no office to his children (they are not even mentioned after their birth), and he received not the slightest gain from anyone. He is the inimitable prototype of Israel's leaders in every generation: humble, yet fearless; kindly, but stern; devoted selfless and true. -- Behold, a People.