I'd rather be a lightning rod than a seismograph.

be a lightning rod because of who she is.

Lightning rod to ignite people's passion for software development

I think it's a close-knit group, and the seniors are a lightning rod for that. The underclassmen like and respect them, so they want to see them have some success.

She's not a lightning rod. I was concerned that the president might send up someone who just automatically would bring about a filibuster, but he didn't do that.

Man, when you lose your laugh you lose your footing.