In order to be the kind of leader who demonstrates genuine interest in employees and who can help people discover the relevance of their work, a person must have a level of personal confidence and emotional vulnerability.
Be the same person at work and in your personal life. Do not put on a professional facade when you go to work. Be authentic and consistent with your values in every situation. There's a saying that people revert to their true selves during times of stress. Let's hope that that person one reverts to is a kind and authentic human who treats others the way he/she expects to be treated by others.