We have all seen first hand the narcissistic leadership that has dominated the COG's over the last 70 some years. Today it is blatantly brought to the forefront by COG leaders such as Dave Pack, Gerald Flurry, Rod Meredith, Ron Weinland and others. These men run their respective cults like tyrants, spitting and shouting to get their points across all the while claiming to be the most sinless, humble, loyal servants of god on earth.
Studies have shown that people look upon narcissistic leaders as "good leaders" in the leadership department while disagreeing with their methods.
Here is an interesting article discussing a test that was done and three individuals and their groups to see how people perceived them as leaders. Narcissistic leaders who withheld information tended to be lifted higher as leaders while those leaders who shared information, had empathy, listened and valued the opinions of the lone wolf, had more dramatic results but were considered poor leaders.
What is discussed below is a good indicator on how we looked at leadership in the COG. Strong dynamic leaders always withheld information from the lower masses, they were forceful in their management skills, walked all over people and tended to treat most people like pond scum, yet were looked upon as effective leaders.
We tended to look down upon those men who were empathetic, had deep concern for others, allowed questions, and who tended to get down and get their hands dirty right along side the rest of the membership. While we might have liked those qualities, we actually looked upon these men as ineffective as strong leaders. Rod Meredith certainly would not have liked them!
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