Appreciate the reply Mary.

Just thinking out loud, wouldn't it make a fascinating study to ask this transactional group just what prevents them from engaging with the 'untapped potential' in the ranks.

I'm guessing that answers would include the assumptions we've made, plus other reasons such as fear of losing credibility, traditional expectations on the leader-as-decision-maker, boardroom exclusivity, too much emphasis on upward accountability, etc...

I'm sure the answers would lead us back to the fact that leadership at all levels is a critical skill that simply cannot be neglected at any cost.