When you are aware that people admire you, it seems to have more of a humbling effect. Admiration tends to be accepted quietly and confidently. This quiet acceptance builds a lot of trust in others and they start to see you as a leader.
Leaders have various traits, but all effective leaders have to possess the communication skills to get others working towards their vision. It takes a team to build a dream.
The interesting thing about masterful metaphors is that the message may not take effect straight away. But, a day later or even a week later, something happens in that person and suddenly they “get it”.