I think the skills necessary to be an effective alliance leader even if I'm not considered a decent has had significant impact on my life.
I learned sheets from pnw (I work in business now)
I learned coding from messing with the API and bots for the game (I'm about to complete my bachelor in computer science and game design)
I learned how to deal with difficult people better and broaden my social skills to include I learned important debate skills that have proved useful in dealing with people of various beliefs.
I also learned how quickly some people spiral into their online identities and egos over a game.
Overall I think running an alliance Is a great way to learn stuff and grow as a person if that is what people want to do.