leaders on following consensus quotes

In recent weeks I have stumbled across several quotes that revolve around consensus. There are obviously many more quotes about leaders and following consensus, but these are a few of my favorites.

What do you think? What is a leader’s role in coming to consensus?

A GENUINE LEADER IS NOT A SEARCHER FOR CONSENSUS BUT A MOLDER OF CONSENSUS. Martin Luther King, Jr. - NOTHING IS MORE OBSTINATE THAN A FASHIONABLE CONSENSUS. Margaret Thatcher. - WHENEVER YOU FIND YOURSELF ON THE SIDE OF THE MAJORITY, IT IS TIME TO PAUSE AND REFLECT. Mark Twian