We (as in FP team) try to be reasonably participative/consultative or whatever word fits best and the debate doesn't reach a conclusion.  We make a decision and change something without 5 diaries worth of consultation about it and we get stomped on for not involving more people.  We're damned if we do and damned if we don't.

Being in the front row is a responsibility that's not always gratifying but that's your choice.

Leaders must live with criticism. If they cannot they're not fit for the job.

It seems there is no way to alleviate that responsibility by sharing more of it but that's also the editorial team's choice.