Having just watched a documentary on John Adams, here is a point of reference from history, which may or may not be relevant to GT's AD search. Take the example for what it is worth.
The man who is first in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen showed up at the Second Continental Congress dressed unlike every other delegate by wearing his Virginia militia commander uniform and essentially campaigning for the job of commander of the Continental Army.
Washington was not considered the most educated or intelligent of the Founding Fathers, but he was a leader of men that delegated authority and did lead with tremendous personal presence.
Some men can lead that way and others cannot.