Love Your Enemies: How Decent People Can Save America from the Culture of Contempt

by Arthur C. Brooks

While authoritative leaders promote their own overarching vision, they are not authoritarian. They do not suppress dissent, instead granting employees the freedom to disagree and solve problems on their own. The operational freedom granted by authoritative leaders promotes the individual creativity, accountability, and initiative that is essential to the success of any business. Authoritative leaders inspire a can-do spirit and enthusiasm for an organization’s work because they ensure that no one feels muzzled or left behind. By letting every person know how her role helps accomplish the organization’s mission, an authoritative leader empowers and motivates employees to become creative problem solvers.