Martok posted
Unless my faction leader is a true monster of a general (i.e., Alphonse of Castille, Alexius Comnenus, etc.), I tend to keep him safe at home. If the opportunity arises, I may use him to invade a lightly defended enemy province or stamp out a rebellion, but otherwise I generally keep him out of harm's way.
I usually do the same. My king might get great builder characteristics, etc, but rarely will he be a great general.