Form of the Good, Genius, Species

The distinction between Ruler and Leader can be illustrated by the contrast between Solomon and Moses--even the Philosopher-King might not be a pioneer.  Likewise, beyond the Form of the Good as a motivator, there is Genius, which breeds exemplary conduct, and, hence, inspires others to follow, without any of the trappings of established Power, even benign ones.  Now, Genius needs no supernatural explanation; rather, it might be a manifestation of a Species-drive, with a Leader as the medium of propagation.  So, a Ruler might be the appropriate sovereign in a period of stability, and a Leader, in a period of transition, a distinction not recognized in standard Political Philosophy.