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Mountains in Clouds

Common Mindset of the Authoritarian Type in Power

Mountains in Clouds
  1. Upper levels and the deeper levels co-exist in conflict with each other.

  2. Upper region rejects the deeper region as much it rejects the sensitivities of others

  3. Deep down, there is insecurity, denial, fear and decades of hurt and disappointment

  4. Authoritarian type has an acute need for recognition, respect and personal acknowledgement.

  5. Upper region of the authoritarian type is controlling, dominating, overbearing, intolerant of dissent and unable to listen.

  6. Authoritarian type believes s/he or she knows what is best for others without consulting them.

  7. Such a persona expresses a dismissive attitude, insensitivity, rudeness, harshness of voice, interruption of others and rejects different opinions.

  8. Authoritarian cannot tolerate dissent. He or she does not see you as an equal.

  9. This type is unforgiving, pursues revenge, seeks destructions of thoughtful institutions perceived as a threat and finds way to punish those who differ.

  10. Those who endure the authoritarian type feel oppressed, abused, mistreated, misunderstood, irritable and indifferent.

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