Why don’t some leaders like having their authority questioned?

[Anonymous]

By that, I mean in any groups, but mostly social, or training groups. There are leaders who encourage others to question and have discussions, then there are those who think what they say goes and when questioned, get defensive and annoyed. Why is this? Assuming the person questioning them is humble and open minded, simply seeking a discussion, to broaden their own knowledge?

[Anonymous]

Because some leaders are sadistic like Jules in Pulp fiction. It gives them an opportunity to flex thier authority.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/pL3qYm_Q9vg

[BigDog1989]

They don't like thinking that they're ever wrong. Trump once said he was "perfect". It's far from true, and in fact, he's a pathetic weak little man

[inhua]

depends on who is being questioned. sometimes questioning someone might get you labeled a racist, sexist, homophobe, transphobe, xenophobe etc.

[DJB72]

Here's the reason

[Dargil]

They believe they are enlightened; smarter than you. How dare you question them?

[ArrowheadSW]

Reminds me of "cult leaders". They don't like their "fake authority" questioned.

[Snakeyes7]

Those who don't like being questioned are afraid to lose their sense of superiority over others.

[exitseven]

Let's face it, most leaders, even the good ones are there because they like pushing others around.

[FunkyMonkee]

Because they're dictators.