Again though, I will reiterate, that a good leader in one dominion and set of conditions doesn't mean they are an all-round good leader.
It's a common trap for humans. Those that have the 'it' that makes them a leader in one area get to thinking it applies to all areas. Henry Ford and Thomas Edison both fell way into that quicksand.
A lot of times they mistake popularity for loyalty. I'm thinking sports heroes that have gone on to be dismal failures at what ever they go to after sports.
Even in a decentralized system it's fairly easy to identify leaders-and influencers. At least some in each category.
Loyalty is something SoMe influencers don't have much of as people are very disloyal and have limited attention for long-term support of anything. This is something I want to write about perhaps :)
A lot of sports people (successful) seem to get confused and think having money makes them good decision makers or business people.
Yes it is, if paying attention :)