Good leaders need a positive agenda, not just an agenda of dealing with crisis.

Europe was suffering from a competitiveness crisis.

The leaders know if they are too divided, that might lead to a crisis. They want to be able to contain their divisions at a certain level where they are acceptable.

Leaders set the agenda for the future.

Our three seniors - I wish they had gone out on a little more positive note. They have been tremendous leaders for our team this year. They did a great job.

The question is can this crisis also be an opportunity for bringing some Iraqi political leaders to their senses and encouraging cooperation. In a logical world that may be the case, but this is the Middle East.