The thing is, pre-Krakoa Scott, evolved from a normal field leader to a benevolent dictator and all the way to the emperor turned war-hero/criminal. The current Scott is like a King who let his people do the job. During the Utopia arc, Professor X and the Extinction team were like his version of the small council, but with him being the ultimate decision-maker. This time, it is the opposite. He let them do as they please and will take charge if things are dire. As the Captain Commander, and the student of both Xavier and Magneto, Scott would become a dictator if demanded or the quiet council proved ineffective, like forming an independent squad during the X of Swords and later introducing the election method. At the same time, he is leading a separate group himself. Every mutant must've known that Scott is merely living a semi-retired life and when times are tough, he will return to his usual self.