How do cult leaders maintain their power and influence over time?

Cult leaders maintain their power and influence over time through a combination of psychological manipulation, isolation, charismatic appeal, and control over their followers. These leaders typically possess strong personalities and are skilled at using manipulation tactics to exploit the vulnerabilities and insecurities of their followers. They often employ brainwashing techniques, such as thought control and indoctrination, to build a sense of loyalty and dependency among their followers. Additionally, they create an insular community where dissent is discouraged and isolation from the outside world is enforced, making it difficult for followers to leave. By instilling fear, using praise and rewards, and carefully controlling information, cult leaders establish and maintain their control, ensuring the sustained influence they hold over their followers.

This mind map was published on 19 December 2023 and has been viewed 131 times.