The flaw in David Brooks's analysis of two models of leadership is that it leaves out a third. Mr. Brooks depicts a public looking either to men of faith or to experts versed in the workings of government. A third model of presidential leadership is found in traditions of a self-reliant, productive citizenry that doubts the ability of any leader to save us. This is the leadership that tackles tough issues in a collaborative way and rejects the rescuer role. Such leaders are catalytic, tapping the talents of citizens and building democracy as a way of life, not just at election time. John F. Kennedy provided an example in his challenge for Americans to "ask not what your country can do for you -- ask what you can do for your country." Things will get worse until we have leaders who again call us to the work of citizenship. In Search of the Right Model of Leadership | 
