What did the “leadership principle” mean?

Leaders should adhere to a carefully drawn code of conduct.

Every organization should have an absolute leader.

Germany should recruit leaders from its elite—the wealthy and well-educated.

Leaders should consult with those they led on a regular basis.

The “leadership principle” refers to the belief and practice that leaders should strictly follow a set of guiding principles or rules to govern their behavior and decision-making. It emphasizes the importance of leaders acting ethically and responsibly, and setting a positive example for others to follow. The options provided in the question do not accurately reflect the meaning of the leadership principle.