Ron, thanks for the post. It was very confirming to my journey into first chair. I often struggled with thoughts of disloyalty to my leader because I would have many of these same thoughts and tendencies - I would do it this way, do it differently, say it this way, etc. One day one of my mentors said, "A sign of leadership is always evaluating how other leaders do things and how you would do it the same, better or different." Another leader quipped to me that leading me was like leading a mustang (horse). He helped me discover my potential by releasing me, empowering me and giving me more opportunities. I must say he trusted me. I had earned it and proved worth it. The previous post by BH was so insightful to the 2nd chair leadership I was taught. Thanks for all of your insightful posts.