I think that a thought leader is someone who has a knowledgeable experience which he'll pass down to his own very subordinates by narrating such ideas in a layman's terms or according to the level of understanding of an individual.
The system of life we are currently living on is as a result of the plans set aside for the future by these thoughts leaders!
Interesting article, at least I had few insight or knowledge added to mine.
Who we listen to affects what we do in our life and I think a lot of us surround ourselves with nonsense, yet it still affects us and therefore, our outcomes in life. Some people I know spend time scrolling Instagram and then wonder why they struggle to pay their bills.