Hacker News Reader

1 in 4 people want to be a leader?

Being a social media influencer translates to influencer. Which seems to be either a leader, or some sub variant of leader.

Is it a surprise people want to make a difference and be the decider of that difference?

View on HN

I don't think most influencers are leaders. They're attractive conduits for corporate product placements. In fact you have to be quite careful as an influencer not to offend your base or get cancelled - I think they tend to be quite conservative and reserved with respect to risks.

You're right however what he is saying I suspect is more about the perception of leading as opposed to actually leading.

I imagine it's driven by wanting fame and fortune rather than being any sort of leader or making a (positive?) difference in the world

Reply on news.ycombinator.com