This is a YES article for me. I read it and said yes. It all rings true. I tend to follow the leadership model of Edwin Friedman and differentiated leadership, so the use of "i" is an important part of who I am. That being said, your point about good managers not always knowing the right course of action caught my eye. For me, developing a "course", is more of a leadership trait a la Mintzberg.. but lets not opne that pandora's box...
Thanks,
Philip