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The "must-have" group whose support keeps the leader in office. In a dictatorship, this might be a few top generals; in a democracy, it is a majority of voters. 2. The Five Rules for Leaders

The fundamental difference between a "good" leader and a "bad" one isn't their character, but the . El_manual_del_dictador_Bruce_Bueno_de_Mesquita_...

The central thesis of The Dictator's Handbook is that . Political change doesn't happen because a "better" person takes charge; it happens when the structure of power shifts, forcing a leader to answer to a larger group of people to survive. The "must-have" group whose support keeps the leader

A leader must have money to pay off the "essentials" to ensure their loyalty. in a democracy

A small group is easier to manage and keep loyal.