My Encounter with Someone in Authority

In the past two days, I've had a few run-ins with people in Authority ; you know, people that can make things happen, influence things and whatever else power can do for one. The differences though, shocked me. We have an idea or image of what leaders should, would or can be like but there are different kinds of figures. They are understandably human but I guess power may or may not change things. I have two particularly outstanding ones. I will call one the leader and the other, monsieur unsure.

THE LEADER

Physically - the leader was a little above average in height, dark skinned, clean shaven and bald. Like his Barber did an amazing job plus his whole head seemed to be dipped in olive oil. I took some time looking at it trying to see if that old joke about seeing your reflection on someone's head was true. Outfit well put together, simple but neat clothes consisting of nice sneakers, t-shirt and trousers.

Mannerism - His voice was firm but low. It's weird, a very low tone but oozed authority. It's a gift if you ask me. He gesticulated quite a bit but didn't make any form of body contact when he spoke. Used his eyes and eyebrows while communicating in a particularly fascinating way. He spoke intelligently.

Influence - oh, people listened! When he gave orders in that low tone, they took off immediately. Everyone was quiet when he spoke partly due to his low voice and well, because it was him. Even some other influential people there seemed fascinated by him. It was cool to watch. People were following him, they wanted his time.

Asslicking - none, I tell you. All those unnecessary and dramatic greetings weren't there. The form of address was "sir", nothing else. He was an intelligent man. So obviously, they would not be able to asslick. He would see through them.

Attitude of people around him- normal and respectful. They had regard for him. People sitting like I was were intrigued by him. No stories about his personal life, no gossip, nothing. Was disappointed at the lack of gist but still impressed anyway. They also seemed scared of him. In their defense, he had an intense stare ; like he was looking into your soul or gauging your intentions and the fact that he was a boss.

I totally understood what people meant when they say some people just have "it". This man did have "it". I call this one a leader because nothing about him seemed forced, people respect him, he had influence, was confident and knew what he was doing.

Meet monsieur unsure in the next post.