People believe what they see and feel themselves. Even if there are other mechanisms that issue opinions about leaders such as opinion-makers and media, it is still, ultimately, the perception of the people that make them gauge the leadership of the one who heads them.
This perception is personal and based on what people see for themselves. This perception is also emotional. Therefore, the evaluation of people regarding their leaders is a hugely emotional effort. In the long run, if the majority perceives and feels the leadership to be positive, then a collective positive evaluation is earned by the leader.
Group loyalty and action come only with the able leadership that is credible. A leader who has lost the trust and loyalty of members, and who manages to stay in leadership position, is already a product of corrupt practices and an environment of corruption.
The leader who has lost credibility and the confidence of followers would do well to step down from the position because his plans and propositions will not gain ground in the long run. He will only remain in power because he will resort to tactics that can make him perpetuate himself or herself in power. This is unprogressive in the long run and over the long haul. In this kind of set-up, the group remains stagnant. Development cannot be achieved through these means.
A distrusting organization due to untrustworthy leadership that has lost credibility spells doom. An organization is ultimately only as good as its leadership.
