It doesn’t have to be Oprah or any shining light with a life nailed down.

It can be someone who works closely to you and does work that you admire.

It can be someone you spend time with, and the way they communicate is a skill you’d like to emulate.

It can be a relationship that works formally or informally.

The person leading can be in a position of power, but can just as easily be a peer.

If the example they set suits the path you want to take, there’s some value there.