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I certainly could be wrong, but I believe that personality is not the chief characteristic of leadersnhip--it is the ability to make the tough, unpopular decision in the face of opposition. It can be done quietly and compassionately but it must be done. The leader is not the one who blusters and talks the most confidently, but the one who can make the tough, final decision based on what he feels is the right one.
I think Wakamatsu can do that. His benching of Griffey was that kind of a decision but he didn't make it soon enough, in my estimation. He hasn't lost the clubhouse, witness the play of the last two days. I think he should do exactly what he feels is the best way to go and let the chips fall--be it with Figgins, Ichiro, etc. His firm handling of Felix in this type situation last year change his season.