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Being an independent thinker and being a leader are different. We are the former certainly. And I enjoy that role.
But there is also need for the latter; one does not preclude the other. The latter is moar of a social function and an important one (e.g., POTUS). Great leaders inspire people.  
Introversion vs extroversion.
Neither is better than the other.
Just different.

I understand
that people are afraid of power
Both our own 
And the power that comes to leaders.
But power is not bad
It just has to be balanced it with responsibility.

The greatest leaders 
are totally the servants of those they lead.
That's rare.
But something worth aspiring to.
(Not that i am eager to go into the public arena! Not my destiny but it is for some.)