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Originally Posted by Crompsin
Perhaps being in a position of authority is the greatest sign of weakness... you're deeply encumbered by personal responsibility and accountability to the organization.
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People who use their authority to assist, help, encourage, motivate, etc. can be a source of positive energy and morale. I have no doubt that authority does carry with it responsibility and mental burdens. I manage a group of 25 people where I work. It's a pleasure to support and assist them, watch them grow professionally, encourage them in solving solve their problems, etc. Not saying I'm a perfect manager, but I don't have people complaining about me either. On the other hand, I've had bullying and non-supportive bosses and I've also had managers I installed who turned into bullies. I felt it was my obligation to the organization to ensure my managers were accountable and treated people fairly and properly. The moral of the story is that (at least in my experience) many times a bully will self-destruct.