Is it OK to compare governance with corporate leadership?

Let's take the recent example of big bank CEOs demanding Washington's action to avoid a "fiscal cliff." Why did this unfortunate situation happen?

Most media folks point to partisanship. However, in the corporate world, every time a similar situation happens, it is considered a leadership issue – an inability to inspire people to agree and to get things done.

The question on my mind ... If economy is a key indicator of success in both government and business, should government be run more like a business?