The main point of this segment really came across as being the captain of a vessel or the general of an army.
You're at the forefront, responsible for the overall success of the operation. But not as the sole bearer of responsibility as Atlas bore/bears the weight of the earth, rather one who cultivates and inspires those under your charge to grow and excel and succeed.
A beacon of competency/authority to lead by example.
In retrospect, myself and those within whom I've worked closely have experienced the same sort of perceptions and thoughts in regards to our mentors and superiors that students in the classroom will experience with myself. Everything I read in this portion clearly breaks these experiences down.
Think I'll have to focus on organization and confidence to effectively communicate my expertise in the subject matter. My weakest points by far.