Exactly! Meaning-making is the most neglected aspect of Leadership. Lee Bolman and Terrence Deal explain its importance in their book Reframing Organizations.

Reframing Organizations: Artistry, Choice, and Leadership, 3rd Edition

Robert Terry in his book Authentic Leadership also distinguishes the importance of meaning in his Action Wheel model.

https://sites.google.com/site/bus25001leadershipapproaches/authentic-leadership