I more or less agree with your post (full disclosure: I knew Tony Fauci in one of my previous lives).
The problem any executive has in dealing with public health (and TF is not a public health guy, he's an immunologist) is that 99% of the time you need people who look forward to going around to schools showing kids how to put on Band-Aids (Mr. Rogers types) and 1% of the time you need Patton.
It is very difficult to combine these personalities into a single person.
Very true and funny.
The mark of greatness is to know when to delegate and who to delegate to. You always need a Patton in reserve, thinking worst case & channeling get ‘er done.
Beautifully said