You're opening one heck of a can of worms here aren't you?
In my opinion, good leaders act in the best interest of all the people they're leading. Anything other than that and they're no longer leading. They're either a tyrant or a leech.
I don't think I know any leaders, so I can't pick a favourite. ;)
Hahaha not all leaders are created equally, many nice people like yourself are leaders for causes, but just not all up in people's faces :)
I guess most leaders try to rally people behind a cause; but I think for allot the cause is simply an excuse, to get more power. What was the old saying... absolute power corrupts absolutely.
No ones perfect, but I agree with your reply.i.e. it's been awhile since I've come across a truly great leader based on someone acting in the interest of others...this would be dying breed.
Lol! I'm no leader! I prefer to follow unless it's a path I don't agree with. Then I'll set out alone if need be. Maybe join others along the way.
I often think the best leaders are those who don't particularly choose to lead, but somehow end up with the role out of circumstance.