Any commander who fails to exceed his authority is not of much use to his subordinates.
Success can not be administrated.
There never is a convenient place to fight a war when the other man starts it.
The difference between a good and great officer is about ten seconds.
Leadership is understanding people and involving them to help you do a job. That takes all of the good characteristics, like integrity, dedication of purpose, selflessness, knowledge, skill, implacability, as well as determination not to accept failure.
The major deterrent to war is in a mans mind.