In economics only. Rand and Marx both were firm believers that only a few people are capable of leading all the other riffraff. (Rand believed that depravity was inherent in human beings). This is the concept of the 'proletariat', the epitome of communist philosophy.
Also, they both viewed people as bundles of various psychological attributes, and not as human beings with spirits and souls.
She no doubt placed people of high ability on a pedestal but she in no way thought they should be able to force other people into doing their bidding. They only "lead" by virtue of their competence and your willingness to accept their paycheck. There is a world of difference between your boss at work telling you to do something and a dictator of a nation giving you orders. (Your boss can't have you shot for example)