Leadership Vs. Tyranny: Difference between revisions

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Tyranny is no substitute for leadership and should never be confused with leadership.
Tyranny is no substitute for leadership and should never be confused with leadership.


[[File:Tyrant-vs-Leader.jpg|Tyrant Vs. Leader]]
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!Leaders!!Tyrants
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| 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.
 
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| Determined; they persistently pursue their goal and are undaunted by obstacles and setbacks.
| Relentless, tenacious, unyielding, rigid, close-minded, dogmatic, and stubborn.
 
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| Influential; communicates passionately to engage people.
| Influential, charismatic, captivating, engaging.
 
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| 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.
 
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| 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.
 
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| Enthusiastic.
| Zealot.
 
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| Connected with others.
| Separate from others. Isolated, alone and apart.
 
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| Empathy for others. Humble.
| Apathy for others. Arrogant.
 
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| Healthy self-esteem. Accurate and realistic self-appraisal. Solicits and accepts feedback and criticism.
| 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.
 
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| Primarily concerned for the cause, the organization, and the people being lead.
| Concerned only for the self.
 
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| Broadly and ethically principled. Fair and generous.
| Unprincipled or narrowly principled. Selfish.
 
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| Responsible.
| Irresponsible.
 
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| Internal Locus of Control.
| External Locus of Control.
 
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| Consistent, reliable, logical, authentic, well adjusted, and emotionally stable.
| Volatile, whacky, irritable.
 
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| Realistic.
| Optimistic.
 
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| Listens and dialogues.
| Monologs, lectures, preaches and engages in tirades.
 
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| Respects reciprocity and symmetry.
| Strongly asymmetrical.
 
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| Open, communicative.
| Secretive.
 
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| Concerned with substance.
| Concerned with image.
 
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| Evidence based.
| Dominance based.
 
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| Considerate
| Invasive, intrusive, and obnoxious.
 
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| High, relevant, consistent, and attainable performance standards.
| Perfectionist, demanding, inconsistent.
 
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| Provides helpful and balanced feedback.
| Critical and demanding.
 
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| Understands boundaries and respects sexual energy
| Abuses power through sexual control
 
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==Healthy Self Control==
==Healthy Self Control==