I am often puzzled by the leadership approach which is largley founded on desire rather than analysis.  The ” have my cake AND eat it” approach.

This commanding approach to getting things done is not about feasibility but force of personality.  It is not too important how it gets done (blood in the streets) just that it gets done.

Sustainability

My wonder at this approach arises from the fact that experience and observation make it clear over the longer term the results become worse.

Pushing hard, being aggressive and expecting demands will be met can certainly work once or twice, then typically passive agressive or similar behaviour kicks in.

Those being subjected to bullying and brutallity appear meek and compliant, however this is only a perception they wish to create.  In reality they are focusing on sabatoge.

Plan for Success

Realistic plans achieved through consensus are far more likely to be achieved.  Buy-in by all stakeholders, that is everyone has a stake in the outcomes, obviously is more motivating than fear of bad concequences.

Fear leads to defensive behaviours, (e.g., passive aggressive) and over time the forceful approach becomes less effective.  This leads to more bluster or more commonly, desertion.

More Effort

While the common sense approach is collaborative it is harder to do and so often brute force becomes the default.  If others are not staying on your team or seem to frequently misunderstand your orders it might be time to reassess your approach.