Close Menu
    WhatsApp YouTube LinkedIn Instagram Facebook X (Twitter) Pinterest Telegram
    info@LearnTransformation.com
    Packages
    Contact
    Facebook LinkedIn X (Twitter) Instagram Pinterest YouTube WhatsApp Telegram
    Learn Transformation
    • Home
    • Book DNA
      • Self-Published Book
      • eBook
      • Publisher Book
      • Audio Book
    • Author DNA
      • Teen Author
      • College Student
      • Young Adult (20s-30s)
      • Middle-Aged Author
      • Senior Citizen / Retired Author
      • Women Author
      • LGBTQ+ Author
      • Housewives/Homemaker
      • Working Professional
      • Business Professional
      • Other Author
    • Book Genres
      • Fiction
      • Non Fiction
      • Business & Leadership
      • Personal Transformation
      • Poetry
      • Romance
      • Self Help
      • Technology & Engineering
      • Teen & Adult
      • Thrillers and Suspense
    • Book Club
      • Trending Books 2025
      • Awards Winning Books
      • Trending Author’s
      • Book Reviews
    • Services
      • Book Promotion
      • Author Branding
      • Packages
      • Self Publishing Support
    • Marketing Suite
      • Influencer Marketing
      • PR & Media Coverage
      • Amazon & Good Reads Reviews
      • Author Website & SEO
      • Social Media Management
    Learn Transformation
    Home » What is Authoritarian Leadership Style? Examples, Pros & Cons
    Blogs

    What is Authoritarian Leadership Style? Examples, Pros & Cons

    An authoritarian leader is one who exercises command and control over their subordinates.
    By AmeliaOctober 28, 2023Updated:December 29, 2024No Comments5 Mins Read
    Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email
    authoritarian leadership
    Share
    Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email

    Leaders aren’t born, they are made. And they are made just like anything else, through hard work.

    What is Authoritarian Leadership?

    Defining Leadership- Authoritarian Leadership, also known as autocratic Leadership, is a style of Leadership in which the leader assumes complete control of the strategy, with little or no involvement from the employees or team members.

    Table of Content
    • What is Authoritarian Leadership?
    • Who is an Authoritarian leader?
    • What is Authoritarian leadership style?
    • What are 5 Authoritarian Leader Qualities?
    • What are Examples of Authoritarian leaders?
    • What are 5 Advantages & Disadvantages of Authoritarian Leadership?
    • What are 5 Ways to Become an Authoritarian Leader?
    • What is the Difference’s b/w Autocratic/Authoritarian and transformational Leadership?
    • Authoritarian Leadership Books
    • 5 best leadership quotes
      • FAQs
      • Key Takeaways

    Who is an Authoritarian leader?

    An authoritarian leader is one who makes all of the choices with minimal participation from the other members of the organization. Also, He takes decisions or makes choices based exclusively on his beliefs and does not seek advice or opinions from others.

    What is Authoritarian leadership style?

    It is a type of self-leadership in which an individual, generally a leader, takes decisions on behalf of the organization. This kind of Leadership is particularly frequent in small businesses with a small workforce.

    Check it out – 10 strong Leadership Qualities by Learn Transformation to stay Strong in VUCA World

    What are 5 Authoritarian Leader Qualities?

    Hence, Here are the leadership traits
    1. The leader is the only decision-maker
    2. Establish clear objectives for staff
    3. Maintain a well-organized work schedule hence, discipline
    4. Set firm rules
    5. Takes full responsibility for the work
    authotritarian-leadership

    What are Examples of Authoritarian leaders?

    So, Here are examples of some inspirational leaders-

    1. Abraham Lincoln– The result of President Lincoln’s authoritarian leadership style was the abolition of slavery, which had not only a tremendous but, long-lasting impact on America.
    2. Napoleon Bonaparte– The French Revolution military leader was known for his autocratic leadership style. Moreover, He commanded a huge army without sharing his ideas with anyone.
    3. Kim Jong-un– Lastly, one of the most well-known examples of an authoritarian leader, the government of North Korea and all three branches of government are under his control. Besides, His orders are set in stone for everyone living in the country.

    Leader’s Tip
    Make sure everyone knows what is expected of them and how to do their jobs without any room for misunderstanding.

    What are 5 Advantages & Disadvantages of Authoritarian Leadership?

    So, Here are 5 Advantages
    1. Provides a framework
    2. Creates a systematic work environment, thus avoiding any confusion
    3. Provides direction
    4. Facilitates faster decision-making
    5. Effective crisis management
     Here are five disadvantages
    • There isn’t much room for innovation
    • Resistance to change
    • Excessive turnover
    • Low level of motivation
    • Establishes a system of reliance

    What are 5 Ways to Become an Authoritarian Leader?

    Thus, Here are the characteristics that you need to adopt to be a good autocratic leader-
    1. Firstly, It takes almost all of the decisions alone
    2. Secondly, It create a highly organized and strict work environment.
    3. Thirdly, It creates standards and is more likely to be specified and communicated.
    4. Fourthly, It Obstructs creativity.
    5. And lastly, It allows little or no involvement from group members.

    What is the Difference’s b/w Autocratic/Authoritarian and transformational Leadership?

    Transformational and autocratic Leadership are opposite of each other.
    1. Vision and inspiration are the foundations of transformational Leadership; commands are the foundations of authoritarian Leadership.
    2. Authoritarian Leadership allows for quick decisions, whereas transformational Leadership takes longer.
    3. Transformational Leadership is best suited to change; authoritarian Leadership is equally suited to maintaining the status quo and implementing change.

    Leader’s Tip
    Strike a healthy middle ground between aggressiveness and empathy by encouraging constructive criticism and a positive atmosphere at work.

    Check it out – Leadership Qualities to Drive Transformation to Ensure 100% Success

    Authoritarian Leadership Books

    Here are Authoritarian leadership books

    1. Autocratic Leadership: A Basic Introduction by Louis Bevoc
    2. Parallels in Autocratic Leadership by Wolfgang Mack

    5 best leadership quotes

    Here are leadership lessons from some famous leaders.
    1. “Leadership is the creation of an environment in which others are able to self-actualize in the process of completing the job.”– John Mellecker
    2. Leadership is the art of getting someone else to do something you want done because he wants to do it.”- Dwight D. Eisenhower
    3. If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.”- John Quincy Adams
    4. The greatness of a leader is measured by the achievements of the leader.  This is the ultimate test of his effectiveness. – Omar Bradley
    5. Leadership consists of nothing but taking responsibility for everything that goes wrong and giving your subordinates credit for everything that goes well.” – Dwight D. Eisenhower

    FAQs

    What is meant by authoritarian leadership?

    Defining Leadership- Authoritarian Leadership, also known as autocratic Leadership, is a style of Leadership in which the leader assumes complete control of the strategy, with little or no involvement from the employees or team members.

    What is authoritative leadership with examples?

    Here are examples of some inspirational leaders who followed the Authoritarian leadership style-

    1. Abraham Lincoln– The result of President Lincoln’s authoritarian leadership style was the abolition of slavery, which had a tremendous and long-lasting impact on America.
    2. Napoleon Bonaparte– The French Revolution military leader was known for his autocratic leadership style. He commanded a huge army without sharing his ideas with anyone.

    Key Takeaways

    • The leader takes all the decisions on their own and wants everyone to follow their orders to a tee.
    • The leader maintains a strict hierarchical organisation with a defined chain of command.
    • Subordinates have little leeway to make decisions and are expected to carry out orders without inquiry.

    IT’S HERE! DON’T MISS OUT!

    L E A R N

    T R A N S F O R M A T I O N

    JOIN FOR ELITE INSIGHTS. SUBSCIBE INSTANTLY!
    PLUS DISCOVER YOUR NEXT FAVORITE BOOK
    !

    We don’t spam! Read our privacy policy for more info.

    Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription.

    leadership
    Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email
    Previous Article50+ Hardest GoodBye Quotes for Friends, Colleague & Family
    Next Article 15 Best Medical Schools in the World
    Amelia

    A committed lean pioneer, flourishes with smoothing out processes, disposing of waste, and driving consistent improvement. With a demonstrated history in improving tasks, Amelia is focused on cultivating a culture of productivity and development inside associations, driving them towards progress.

    Related Posts

    How Does Lutein Deficiency Affect Eye Health?

    June 7, 2025

    Landing Your First Solar Installation Jobs in 2025

    June 7, 2025

    Best Platforms to Stream Concerts Live in 2025

    June 6, 2025

    Comments are closed.

    Latest Posts

    Can Babies and Beginners Code? These Two Books Say Yes

    June 16, 2025

    From Cradle to Code: Learning JavaScript at Every Age

    June 15, 2025

    If Babies Can Learn JavaScript, So Can You: Unlock the Frontend Developer in You

    June 14, 2025

    Top 10 Effective Book Promotion Techniques for Middle-Aged Authors

    June 13, 2025

    15 Book Marketing Tips for College Students

    June 12, 2025
    Categories
    • Best Quotes (126)
    • Blogs (715)
    • Books (220)
    • Business Transformation (78)
    • Case Studies (28)
    • Digital Transformation (63)
    • Financial Transformation (7)
    • HR Digital (6)
    • Leadership Transformation (99)
    • Lean Six Sigma (93)
    • LGBTQ (67)
    • Ranking (78)
    • Strategy Transformation (3)
    • Supply Chain (2)
    • Transformation (90)
    Get In Touch
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
    • LinkedIn
    • Telegram
    • WhatsApp

    Subscribe to Updates

    Get the latest services & offers to be improve book sales!

    Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription.

    Archives
    WHO WE ARE?

    World's #1 in Book Marketing, to improve author branding & book sales.

    Learn Transformation is social, connect with us:

    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram Pinterest YouTube LinkedIn WhatsApp Telegram
    EXPLORE
    • About
    • Write for Us
    • Contact Us
    • Careers
    • FAQ
    TRENDING
    • Trending Blogs 2025
    • Best Books
    • World’s Famous Quotes
    • Pride/LGBTQ+
    • Ranking 2025
    • Quiz And Assessment

    Get the latest services & offers to be improve book sales!

    Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription.

    Copyright © 2024 | Learn Transformation.
    • Home
    • Affiliate Disclosure
    • Privacy Policy
    • Refund Policy
    • Terms & Conditions
    • Sitemap

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.