Not much more to add to what Marko says.But really,the average wastelander is a scumbag,for this reason people like you MUST stand strong and keep on doing what he always did.
I remember you,my first fallout day,getting help by poor newbies like me to dig HQ ore...With your assault rifle and CA you looked awesome to my eyes,it gave me the will to hold on,improve,get a faction on my own.
You paid me 1500 cash for my job.Now,long time passed,and i felt the inspiration you gave me like a debt i have on you.Pm me anytime,and i will be glad to repay it back:don't give up on leadership.You have my total support.
And please,do not trust people access the main base.And even when you do,keep the main stash for leader only...really-
Another hint:if you want to be a leader,you need to establish objective to achieve for your mates.Helping is not enough.Maybe TC sometime,or organize team hunts.People grow bored quickly,and a bored guy becomes easily a traitor.