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“Leaders who do not act dialogically but insist on imposing their decisions do not organize the people they manipulate them”

Paulo Freire

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When a leader makes decisions without talking to others and just forces their choices on everyone, they're not really helping people understand and cooperate. Instead, they're just trying to control and influence them without their input. Imagine a coach of a sports team who never listens to the players' ideas or feedback and just demands that everyone follow their instructions. The players might follow the coach's orders, but they won't feel involved or motivated, and the team's overall spirit and performance might suffer. On the other hand, if the coach takes time to discuss strategies with the players and considers their opinions, everyone feels more valued and willing to work together. Therefore, it's important for leaders to communicate and engage with their team, so everyone feels a sense of ownership and commitment to the goals.

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Authoritarianism Authority Communication Decision-making Dialogue Empowerment Leadership Manipulation Organization
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