circumstances. Successful leaders balance both systems to make changes according to the situation.Interpersonal ecology: the benefactors of our wants summed up in three categories – me, you, and us. Wants for self. Leaders must be aware of what they truly desire. The leader should be aware of their personal wants and desires. That way, the leader is better prepared to help others pursue their dreams as well. Wants for others. A leader thinks about what is truly wanted by others. This desire to help others succeed and achieve drives the leader to greatness. Wants for us. A leader focuses on him/herself and each member of the larger community, focusing on wants for the entity.As leaders master interpersonal ecology, the gain in self-confidence and the ability to serve others, as well as self, garners respect and confidence in those being served.Connecting: primarily a compilation of systems or facets composed of closeness, support, decision-making, commonality, and unity. A close system has a strong bond among members, and favors togetherness and emotional closeness over distance; a supportive system is dependent on encouragement and affirmation whenever needed by the group. In a connected system, decisions are by consensus. The belief here, much like the tenets of communism, is that the benefit of the group outweighs an individual’s benefit. In a common system, all experiences are shared. A unified system is distinguished when a unit’s reputation evokes considerable pride, and members are proud to be associated with the group.Capabilities Required/Development PlanAs I develop as a leader, understanding that the four principles listed above are basic guides and the knowledge, skills and competencies necessary to be an effective leader are continuously evolving, is the first step. To become a successful leader, I must also have the ability to communicate, listen, be generative, ho...