If physics research is anything similar to e.g. software development/design/creation, I think it is. Any project I have seen with that has been successful has o

If physics research is anything similar to e.g. software development/design/creation, I think it is. Any project I have seen with that has been successful has one or a few visionary/whole picture kinda type leaders, and then a number of competent foot soldiers. The key is to combine the vision part with the ability to manage and motivate the team.