Suffering is a product of limited knowledge.
A leader has to be a samadarshi, one who sees everyone as being equal; satyadarshi, who moves with the Truth; paradarshi, who is transparent in action; doordarshi, being broad-minded and a visionary; and priyadarshi, embodying love and compassion.
We need to be aware of our own selves, our body, our breath, our mind, how the mind works. Become confident of who you are.
Silence is the goal of all answers. If an answer does not silence the mind, it is no answer.