Personally, I don't think everyone on the Council has to be a leader. They must contribute with unique points of view that serve society.
Kurt is not a born leader but brings a spirituality that he only shares with Exodus on the Council. Sinister is not a leader at all but brings his knowledge of genetics, unmatched in the world.
Kurt led Excalibur for years (and would later lead again under Casey) and has solidified himself as one of the X-leaders. Sinister has led the Maraurders and Nasty Boys
Most of the characters there seem fit for it actually. Exodus is the only exception for me as me seems redundant with Magneto there as he always tended to fall behind Magneto
Last edited by Havok83; 06-30-2020 at 01:17 PM.
And Im saying Kurt is one of those standouts. Moreso than lets say Iceman. He had a LONG stint as leader of Excalibur at a time when it became the X-men of Europe. He had significant experience and its not like that was for 1 or 2 arcs
Apocalypse literally controlled most of those he led so I dont see that as much different than Sinister
Exodus I think like Kurt brings a spiritual and religious focus. He is the one with the idea to make law that Krakoa (the island) must be respected.