Do you use your faction leader on the front lines?

[*Ringo*]

I cycle:

1) Faction Heir does all the main battles ( I normally use just one army unless) the AI decides I should use more by attacking me).
2) When the Faction Heir turn Faction Leader, he retires.
3) Repeat 1)

Thx Quietus you've saved me the typing! I do exactly the same.