Ownership VS Leadership

I heard these words used recently by a City employee to describe the difference in the way our current council approaches their duties as compared to previous councils. This employee has seen a few councilors come and go. I expect she knows of what she speaks.

From WordNet

OWNERSHIP
noun
1. the relation of an owner to the thing possessed; possession with the right to transfer possession to others
2. the act of having and controlling property [syn: possession]
3. the state or fact of being an owner

LEADERSHIP
noun
1. the activity of leading; "his leadership inspired the team"
2. the body of people who lead a group; "the national leadership adopted his plan"
3. the status of a leader; "they challenged his leadership of the union"
4. the ability to lead; "he believed that leadership can be taught"