how do I hold a project leaders feet to the fire without offending?

dont try and tackle this publicly ( at first) , you will grabbing him by the tail !

2. hold an honest 1:1 chat with him,explaining that his lack of leadership/vision is causing and to the project

3. dont get personal

4. explain that the team and other younger guys are looking upto him as a leader and is what they are missing /expecting from him. Realization !

If the situation is still not salvageable then i would suggest work towards putting your weight behind getting a replacement

How do I hold a project leader's feet to the fire without offending?

1. Don't try and tackle this publicly (at first), you will end up grabbing him by the tail!

2. Hold an honest 1:1 chat with him, explaining that his lack of leadership/vision is causing this, this, and this to the project.

3. Don't get personal.

4. Explain that the team and other younger people are looking up to him or her as a leader and this is what they are missing/expecting from him or her. Realization!

If the situation is still not salvageable, then I would suggest working towards putting your weight behind getting a replacement.