Well said, Lisa.

I am enjoying this thread immensely; very thought-provoking.

In my field (kitchens) there is a similar track. There are chefs who like to do their art/food their way and need lots of people to support them (I hate to name names, y'all know the kind I'm talking about), then there are the kind I aspire to be, who enjoy working with people, encouraging their skills, and love the fun of getting everyone up to speed and doing what they need to be doing the best they can, orchestrating many efforts with a common goal.

I think that IS what a political leader needs to be (as opposed to a 'lawmaker', who is really just like a skilled line cook). There's room for all KINDS of folksingers, but for inspiration, encouragement and posterity's sake, you've hit exactly on the head what is required.

Dani