The most charitable interpretation would be to say that the guidance offered by a skilled and wise general enhances the effectiveness of the soldiers they are leading. As compared to nonsense like "Napoleon's presence on the battlefield was worth 40,000 men", which frames them as superheroes instead of managers.
It's the same delusion that generals win battles and not the soldiers.
The most charitable interpretation would be to say that the guidance offered by a skilled and wise general enhances the effectiveness of the soldiers they are leading. As compared to nonsense like "Napoleon's presence on the battlefield was worth 40,000 men", which frames them as superheroes instead of managers.
Managers should work for the workers.