In Bennis's 2002 book Geeks & Geezers, he re-emphasized the following traits:

• adaptive capacity
• the ability to engage others in a shared vision
• a distinctive voice
• integrity

 as "qualities of leaders in every culture and context." The theme of "How Era, Values, and Defining Moments Shape Leaders" is illustrated in leaders of the world in different time frame from WW II to Sept.11.

The 2004 Tsunami might have been a defining moment for our recently ousted leader. But then again what good is a leader without ethics?