Rant over, cause I do know that all the good leaders left a long time ago, and I can still recall an AVM saying to me (over dinner believe it or not) that anyone in the RAF after Wg Cdr is only there because he/she cannot get a job!
Having met Admiral Band, I can tell you that he is one of the most inspiring leaders in the RN today.... "Gentlemen... a piece of advice... When everything is going to 5h*t all around you, just F*$*ing look after your people".