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.