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by AstralStorm 2904 days ago
Depends. An actual leader able to convince them and strategize, plus handle logistics would probably do reasonably well. Especially a military commander.

Most of CEOs and managers aren't leaders of this sort - they have to pay people to follow them. The second the deal is bad and they cannot rely on contacts and politics, they are left in a ditch.