In contrast with the authoritarian, the autocrat is not interested in details, but is conceptual enough to be able to grasp the essentials of a situation and self-confident enough to be comfortable with uncertainty. Autocrats seek responsibility and are able to trust others if they have grounds to do so. They are thoughtful and humane. Wellington was an autocrat.26 Authoritarians micro-manage under all circumstances because it is the only approach they are comfortable with. An autocrat only does so if the circumstances render such behavior appropriate.
