Mature leaders act differently based on what is referred to as “action logics”. In other words, those leaders stand out because of the actions they take as based on the logic they use to interpret the world around them, including relationships, themselves and the wider context. In terms of adult developmental theory, there are a series of action logics, based on the work by psychologists William Torbert, Susanne Cook-Greuter, Kegan, Loevinger, Wilber and others.
In other words, as we develop, both as adults and leaders, we take on more complex and systemic view of the world and ourselves. As a result, we are better able to balance conflicting views and navigate through complex uncertainty. We essentially become wiser.