Euronator,
I think you got confused by what I was trying to say ... but in the end, I think we are saying the same thing.
However, as much as you think you have strong leaders already ... if the troops aren't following them, then either the leader is not as strong as you think, the leader has not come to grips with what the troops want (not need), or, your troops are so divided that, I think it will all end in tears.