Tom Osborne's Leadership Principles Be a servant leader. Sacrifice yourself for the benefit of others. Accentuate the positive and empower those around you. Focus on your values and principles and stay true to them. Bring a sense of teamwork through loyalty and unity. Do whatever you can to help make a difference in the world. Whenever you deal with adversity, learn from the experience. Focus on what matters most: character,principles and process. Mentor someone and leave a legacy of spirit and perseverance.