a definition of leadership?

I'm part of a team who has been looking at developing our own definition of Leadership.

Today I came across this quote in a Willow Creek Australia newsletter:

When God wants to begin a new work in the world, He almost always starts by speaking into the heart of one person. Drawing up the courage to listen, obey, and share the vision with others, these are the people we call leaders.

I really like this definition. It talks about bringing about something new; about it being God inspired; about having the courage to act,...

However, I keep coming back to the phrase, " He almost always starts by speaking into the heart of one person." 

Is that right? Is it always one person? Is it possible that He could speak into the heart of a number of people, and connect them in such a way that His vision can become a reality?

In many of my past ministry experiences, a vision has been born out of a group of people who share a passion for something, praying and then brainstorming ideas - is that a vision? was it God-inspired?

I'm not arguing about the definition of leadership... just questioning whether God always always starts with one person. 

Any thoughts?

I've been challenged to come up with some Biblical precedents. Any ideas anyone?

the journey continues...

tomorrow will be the beginning of the next part of my journey...
Day 1 of Bachelor of Ministry.

This is a major part of my training to prepare for ordained ministry.
In my degree, I am going to major in Christian Leadership and am so excited that my first subject will be Introduction to Christian Leadership, taught as an Intensive over the next 2 weeks. I am also excited about the opportunity to learn in this area from Craig Bailey.

The next 2 weeks will be full-on: half-time study, half-time work, lead worship next weekend, speak to a group of worship leaders at church, and of course, the usual (and wonderful) roles of Mum and wife.

As well as the excitement, there is the apprehension related to returning to study .. at 45 years of age!  I really am keen to do well (of course) and I don't want to embarrass myself in front of my work colleagues (who are also my lecturers).

Study during the Period of Discernment was all about dipping my toe in the water. Now it's time to dive in! ... a bit like that water slide. I'm sure the trip will just as exhilarating!