Inauthentic Leaders.  Inauthentic leaders are the direct opposite of authentic leaders. These leaders are deceptive and manipulative (Thomas & Erakovich, 2013, p. 183). They can display many of the same traits of an authentic leader; however they seek power and position at the expense of subordinates. Under a false mask they manipulate others which allows for the perception of authenticity. While both authentic and inauthentic leaders have a vision and a mission for the organization, the inauthentic leader "cannot be trusted and [is] willing to sacrifice followers for their own purposes” (p. 183). According to Bass and Steidlmier (1999) the inauthentic leader seeks to be idolized versus idealized (as cited by Thomas & Erakovich, 2013, p. 183).