What makes a good leader?

Should prime ministers be happy?

When push comes to shove, in matters of leadership, especially at a time when it is needed in spades, it would be nifty to have someone at the helm that anyone has any confidence in following.

But irrelevant notions on the 'mysterious strengths within' can at least preoccupy Guardian columnists whilst the rest of us have some concerns about headless chickens being in charge.

Too late to add, but I don't recall Mr. (Black Dog) Churchill or Mrs. Thatcher being a bundle of laughs.