Another great reminder that position/title and leadership are not one and the same thing.  As you point out without leadership from someone nothing happens, except perhaps chaos, frustration, resignation, cynicism, etc.

People do watch those in leadership positions closely.  It seems to me far too much time (and energy) is spent watching and waiting for someone else to lead though.  You don't have to be THE leader to be A leader.  I would like to see more people considering what leadership they can provide regardless of their level precisely because as you so eloquently say: Leadership Matters.