Hello Monica!  You make some very important points and remind us that leadership is rooted in community.

To pick up on Mark's point, there are observations, ideas, and possible actions before a decision is made that CEOs/Presidents have very few people to turn to for input.  I struggle with this as a President of Achieved Strategies.  I can't talk with some of my partners about some ideas or concerns as it's not time for them to hear or discuss them.  Timing does come in to play here.  When I can't YET talk to my partners about something, it is lonely.  There are few available options.

In these situations, its my deep care for people and the company that lead me to not talk about what's on my mind.