Ambiguity, waffling, and indecisiveness are not tolerated by the authoritarian. Just Give In Those who seek peaceful coexistence with their authoritarian boss should try to be ingratiating. Do what the boss expects, when he or she expects it, and do it well. In the long run, authoritarians will self-destruct. Great empires strong nations, undefeatable armies, powerful governments, and even profitable corporations have all been elevated and destroyed by authoritarians.
Followers can only be tolerant for so long.
At some point, an internal civil protest will erupt and the true persona of the authoritarian will be exposed. There are many cases where employees have outlasted their authoritarian bosses.