I don't need to be an expert in security to listen to my security person explain an issue that needs to be fixed. It does make it easier to empathize because I'

I don't need to be an expert in security to listen to my security person explain an issue that needs to be fixed. It does make it easier to empathize because I've been in the code trenches before, but it's certainly not required for a good leader. A good leader has many traits, and almost all of them start with communication. Like technology, leadership can also be learned. The downside of learning good leadership, is then you see all the bad leadership that stands out. For example, blaming someone else or otherwise not taking ownership of a mistake is bad at any level, but really the sign of a terrible leader.