Leaders VS Bullies

A leader leads by example.

A bully dominates and intimidates others and says, “do as I say or else.”

A leader shows interpersonal skills and empathy for others and motivates.

A bully lacks empathy for others, ridicules and demotivates others.

A leader can communicate with all levels and backgrounds and understand their motivations.

A bully surrounds himself only with people who acquiesce to him.

A leader believes in the abilities of his people and knows they will do well.

A bully has low expectations of everybody.

A leader shares information and is transparent.

A bully withholds information and uses it as a weapon.

A leader is assertive when necessary.

A bully is aggressive and uses power plays.

A leader is emotionally mature

(high emotional intelligence).

A bully is emotionally immature

(low emotional intelligence.)