Some of the members are elders like Yoda and have a much deeper understanding of the cosmos as well as a higher metaclorin count than the others. All the Jedi masters submit to his leadership but this does not inhibit their own talents and unique strengths. Regardless of their diversity, the Jedi Council is at one in purpose. Their mutual objective is to bring a balance in the Force with peace and justice for all. Life on earth is in some ways similar to the Star Wars Universe.
Humanity struggles against the dark side.
An uneasy balance exists in our world between the forces of entropy and creativity. Life is under a constant threat of annihilation, not by the Death Star but by guided ballistic missiles capable of incinerating mega cities within seconds. Rather than Darth Vader, Lord Maul and The Emperor, we are haunted by the inhumanity of such men as Saddam Hussein, Adolph Hitler and Pol Pot. The dangers that threaten our global civilization seem overwhelming at times. The injustices of life compel many to lose hope.