"And after five days the high priest Ananias came down with some elders, with a certain attorney named Tertullus; and they brought charges to the governor against Paul.  And after Paul had been summoned, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying to the governor, 'Since we have through you attained much peace, and since by your providence reforms are being carried out for this nation, we acknowledge this in every way and everywhere, most excellent Felix, with all thankfulness.  But, that I may not weary you any further, I beg you to grant us, by your kindness, a brief hearing.  For we have found this man a real pest and a fellow who stirs up dissension among all the Jews throughout the world, and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes.  And he even tried to desecrate the temple; and then we arrested him. (And we wanted to judge him according to our own Law.  But Lysias the commander came along, and with much violence took him out of our hands, ordering his accusers to come before you.)  And by examining him yourself concerning all these matters, you will be able to ascertain the things of which we accuse him.'  And the Jews also joined in the attack, asserting that these things were so."

Here is the attack against Paul.  The Jewish leaders brought their best lawyer with charges against this man.  In the next few verses, Paul will make his defense, then Felix, the governor, will make his decision.  All of this drama will unfold quickly. 

But before we read about Paul and his defense, a question comes to mind:

Is this the way leaders are supposed to act?

There are some false accusations for sure, but more importantly - accusations.  The leaders of this movement seem consumed, even obsessed, with the destruction of one man.  A man that betrayed them when he began following Christ; so they feel betrayed.  The leaders that are bringing charges are bitter, angry and mean.

Is this the way a leader is to behave? 

Right or wrong, what leadership character traits are you exhibiting?