Great leaders are artists, inspiring others through their creative efforts.
I enjoyed the article in Fast Company immensely. With the democratization of the workplace, the only way that a leader can get the needs of his business met is if he also meets the needs of his people. And the only way to meet the unique needs of people is to get to know them - who they are, what makes them tick, what they want, etc. You must truly know them - and truly care about them. Only then will your people care about your business.