Exploring the difference between an influencer and a leader, and their overlap

There was a correction in my thinking that I had to come to terms with, and that is the difference between a natural leader, and it natural influencer.

       I tended to just use the word "leader" as a catch-all, oversimplifying by saying it's not about being boss, but it's people who are influencing who are actually the people who are leading even if it's not obvious. But I realize now that that is not quite the case all the time. All leaders are influencers, but not all influencers are leaders. 

       Perhaps the difference is, that a leader is the influencer who officially or unofficially not just says where the group is going but just does those things first.

       This is something I will keep thinking about.