Funny, you mock either what you do now know or are jealous of, which is it? The admiration you see from either FedEx employees or Southwest employees is likely the appreciation of working for someone who has a vested interest in the organization and is more likely to do what is best for the organization as a whole. In general; when the organization wins, the employees win. It's called a symbiotic relationship. At least, the FedEx and Southwest employees are able to differentiate from relations with middle-management and the role of a CEO.

You are too jaded to see that there is a difference between a CEO who takes a job and a CEO who takes ownership and pride in his creation.