- Leaders Vs. Tyrants
- This information is provided to help better discern the qualities of
- Leadership Vs. Tyranny in group consciousness settings or in any type or
- organizational structure.
- Leaders
- Tyrants
- Visionary; holds a clear, compelling, well thought-out, and constructive
- vision for the future. Focused while maintaining broad perspective.
- Visionary, but fixated on a narrow view. Narrowly focused. Project success
- or failure reflects self-worth.
- Determined; they persistently pursue their goal and are undaunted by
- obstacles and setbacks.
- Relentless, tenacious, unyielding, rigid, close-minded, dogmatic, and
- stubborn.
- Influential; communicates passionately to engage people.
- Influential, charismatic, captivating, engaging, seductive.
- Passionate; remains committed and focused on the goal with heart and soul.
- Obsessed; the goal is all that matters. It must be achieved at all costs.
- Increase trust. Followers are intrinsically motivated and provide enduring
- support.
- Increase fear. Followers are extrinsically motivated and support ends when
- the coercion ends. Often resentment endures.
- Enthusiastic and positive.
- Zealot, self-righteous.
- Connected with others. Appreciative.
- Separate from others. Isolated, alone and apart. Elitist.
- Empathy for others. Humble.
- Apathy for others. Arrogant.
- Healthy self-esteem. Accurate and realistic self-appraisal. Solicits and
- accepts feedback and criticism. Has self-leadership skills.
- Low, or fragile-high self-esteem. Egotism, narcissism, or even
- psychopathic. Inaccurate and Unrealistic self-appraisal. Avoids and rejects
- criticism and all but overwhelmingly positive feedback.
- Primarily concerned for the cause, the organization, and the people being
- led. Service to Others.
- Concerned only for the self. Service to Self.
- Broadly and ethically principled. Fair and generous.
- Unprincipled or narrowly principled. Selfish.
- Responsible and accountable for actions.
- Irresponsible. Blames others.
- Internal Locus of Control.
- External Locus of Control.
- Consistent, reliable, logical, authentic, well adjusted, and emotionally
- stable.
- Volatile, whacky, irritable, emotionally unstable.
- Realistic.
- Optimistic but unrealistic.
- Listens and dialogues.
- Monologs, lectures, preaches and engages in tirades.
- Respects reciprocity and symmetry.
- Strongly asymmetrical.
- Open, communicative, honest.
- Secretive, triangulates, dishonest.
- Concerned with substance and quality.
- Concerned with image and appearances.
- Evidence based.
- Dominance or fear based.
- Considerate and kind.
- Invasive, intrusive, and obnoxious.
- High, relevant, consistent, and attainable performance standards.
- Perfectionist, demanding, inconsistent.
- Provides helpful and balanced feedback.
- Critical and demanding. Belittles others.
- Understands boundaries and respects sexual energy.
- Abuses power through sexual control.