A leader must be ever vigilant for any opportunity which allows him to advance or strengthen his cause, mobilize new resources, or exploit a new opening to circumvent troublesome obstacles. A leader needs to be generous in overlooking human frailty and in rewarding and acknowledging others' contributions. In other words, he needs to be magnanimous. History does repeat itself - every several generations. Plus, we'd have the additional benefit of being well educated and well rounded.
Ideas have consequences.
The Samaritan Strategy, many Christians, particularly those with a strong theological or political orientation, are anxious to lead but unwilling to earn the right through service. They want a big following or to be elected to Congress because of their superior ideas. What they do notice is that you have your own agenda and don't seem particularly concerned about helping them formulate or advance their own. Leadership is earned through service. When we serve, we volunteer to take responsibility for whatever it is we've volunteered for.