"And when the Israelites saw the great power the Lord displayed against the Egyptians, the people feared the Lord and put their trust in Him and in Moses His servant." Exodus 14:31
What makes an effective Christian leader today?
Is it charisma? Is it ability? Is it communication and oratory skills?
God's view of an effective leader has nothing to do with these qualities. They may be a part of an effective leader.
However, the core attribute of a Christian leader is his integrity with God and his obedience to follow Him. When this happens, God manifests His power in and through that leader.
Moses was effective because he was willing to obey the commands God gave him. When Moses did this, God manifested His presence in him. The result was that people followed. They followed because...