James discusses four critical levels of intelligence necessary for effective leadership, particularly for those guiding with a foundation of faith and cultural awareness. The levels include: Emotional Intelligence (managing and understanding emotions), Intrapersonal Intelligence (self-awareness and understanding why you lead), Interpersonal Intelligence (relating and understanding others), and Artificial Intelligence (leveraging technology wisely while maintaining human touch). The speaker emphasizes the importance of introspection, emotional management, effective communication, and technological adeptness in fostering robust leadership.