The following information is classified and restricted to Commanders and those on the path of command.
Being the leader involves a lot of hard work
It takes more
than just sitting back while your just dues roll in or shopping for a bigger hat size.
The position of
"High Leader" offers a lot of perks, including, but not limited to, ego strokes, bribes, boot licking, not to
mention getting to keep all the leftovers from the tribute dinners thrown by your adoring followers in your
honor.
After all, you had to put in long, hard hours at the cons, meetings, and coffee shops to gain the coveted
title of "High Leader". And you want to keep it! P-O-W-E-R is the bottom line, the final word in keeping on
top. The following advice is aimed at helping you to keep your hard-earned position.
In yours, as in many clubs, erosion of a power base can and does happen. INFORMATION and DISCUSSION are the
Two Biggest dangers you face.
Alone, either one can undermine your authority. Together, they can and will
leave you standing alone while your followers act like the proverbial rats on a sinking ship.
INFORMATION is your #1 curse. Followers who are informed and think for themselves are going to insist on
asking questions you really don't want to answer. Avoiding this situation, when at all possible, is the best
way to deal with it. Aim your recruiting efforts towards the immature and fanatic. Of course,
their contributions to your tribute dinners aren't that good but they more than make up for it with their ego
stroking, bribes and boot licking. They have two major points in their favor: their loyalty is unquestionable
and they are expendable.
If you find your group has picked an "intellectual" (how did that happen?),
then the use of information management is vital to the security of your position and easier than it sounds.
Two ways of countering the "intellectual" are available to you that have proven effective in this situation.
Buddy up to this person and leave them with the impression that they can "Ask You Anything". Make sure, of
course, that you don't really have the answers or know where to get them! Leave them adrift. As in lost in
space. This is a powerful weapon to be used in your battle for ignorance. Then there is the tried and
proven, famous "Wild Goose Chase" used to counter those persistent pests. Run them around enough and sooner
or later they will tire and go away. Upon their departure is the perfect opportunity for you to explain to
your group how the dearly departed obviously was not ready or "made of the stuff" required to join the
"inner circle" and learn the methods and procedures that you, in your infinite wisdom, will someday
bestow upon those you find worthy enough. To newcomers this is very impressive.
Take time to assure your group that it is one of your duties (one that you are honored to accept) to keep up
on current events pertaining to your group. This way you can assure them that sacrificing your time and money
to keep abreast of current events will allow them to devote their time and money to more important matters.
If necessary, screen your material and make available to your group the material that reinforces your point
of view (you need all the help you can get).
Our next topic is DISCUSSION. Groups with opposing points of view should be avoided. All possible contact with
them should be eliminated. Remember your immature followers will mature and fanatics will mellow over time.
The free, uninhibited exchange of differing views will eventually expand the horizons of your followers.
THAT is a DEADLY THREAT to one of your Exalted Position. There is, however, a way of turning this situation
around to your advantage while at the same time maintaining your position as The Center Of Attention. To
eliminate these troublesome contacts practice the "Fine Art Of Self-Righteous Indignation"!
Prime examples can be found in the organized religions throughout the galaxy. When confronted with the facts
presented by knowledgeable persons of a differing viewpoint the Leaders of the organized religion
immediately pointed out to their followers that the "poor, misguided soul" was in fact a minion of
"The Ultimate Evil Being". These "poor, misguided souls" were usually hauled off in order to be shown the
'error of their ways'. After all, what is the "Truth", more or less, compared to the "Self-Righteous
Indignation" of you, The Chosen....right?
Take heed to the following advice. Quickly slam the lid down and keep it tightly closed on any new ideas that
are not yours or endorsed by you. Drastic measures are called for at this time. Conflicting information must
be contained to prevent the wandering of your sheep, pardon, followers.
Your choice of a battleground is all-important. Pick a public occasion and invade, in mass, with your
followers. Remember, this maneuver is being staged for your followers. YOU as the persecuted victim is the
main theme you want to bring across to all present.. Expound upon this point till none of your followers has
a shadow of a doubt as to the persecution you are being subjected to. If any "intellectuals" are still
attached to your group, especially if they are knowledgeable in group dynamics, refer back to "The Wild
Goose Chase" and implement it on the date and time you have chosen for your attack. If they are present
they are sure to ask some of those questions you don't want to be asked. When facing the minions of "Evil"
, personalize your attack if possible! The use of "picky", "egotistical", "narrow-minded", etc., etc. will
point out to your group the opposition's shortcomings. This works to "Label" them.
The next point can not be over-emphasized!!! YOU have the center stage and it is important that you use this
to your utmost advantage! Without further ado, you must make it perfectly clear that you will have NO further
contact with the opposing group. Use a tone of regret in your voice to convey "that this is a regrettable but
necessary decision". This is a two-part bonus. "They" will understand the underlying message in no uncertain
terms and your followers will understand that contact with "them", who you have just judged as
"unacceptable", would be unwise. This frontal assault will work for you by alienating both groups from one
another, as well as all individuals involved. Your goal of "the complete annihilation of information
exchange and discussion" will have been obtained. The resulting lack of growth is an acceptable
consequence. After all, what do you care, you're safe.
WARNING: If there is any chance that those of the other group will laugh in your face at your over-acting or
worse yet ignore you, then avoid a public confrontation at all costs. Keep your performance for your own group.
YOU are the Epitome of rigidity, closed-mindedness, and manipulation which just goes to prove you have a lot
to be Self-Righteous about! In order to uphold the traditions of those Exalted Figures who have come before
you it is absolutely imperative that you heed this advice you have been given.
REMEMBER:
STRINGENTLY RESTRICT INFORMATION FLOW TO YOUR GROUP
TERMINATE ALL DISCUSSIONS WITH "OUTSIDERS" WHO HAVE
DIFFERING VIEWS
K'Ersuz K'Chara, Commanding Officer
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