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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. | ||
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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== | ||