Dominating Quote by John W. Dean
““Social Dominators—Leaders: • typically men • dominating* • opposes equality* • desirous of personal power* • amoral* • intimidating and bullying • faintly hedonistic • vengeful • pitiless • exploitive • manipulative • dishonest • cheats to win • highly prejudiced (racist, sexist, homophobic) • mean-spirited • militant • nationalistic • tells others what they want to hear • takes advantage of “suckers” • specializes in creating false images to sell self • may or may not be religious • usually politically and economically conservative/Republican””
About This Quote
Source Report: Political Analysis, 2015
The description outlines traits of authoritarian leaders who prioritize power over equality and morality.
In simple terms: Authoritarian leaders seek power, ignore equality.
Beware of power‑driven, unethical leaders.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- voting decisions
- organizational governance
- public discourse
- activism
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we identify such traits early?
- What safeguards prevent abuse?
Not all leaders fit this extreme profile.