How does the author explore the theme of leadership through the characters of Miig and French?

Dimaline explores the theme of leadership through Miig and French's relationship. While at the resort, French was resentful of Miig's power over the group. He resented Miig's responses, and the way he kept certain things private, particularly when Miig forced him to discuss what he saw from the pine tree in privately. French, however, comes to understand the need for privacy when Miig explains that what he saw was actually the construction of a new school. In addition, after Miig shares his coming-to story—French no longer envies his role.