How is the leader of a totalitarian state chosen?

In a totalitarian state, the leader is typically chosen through a combination of factors such as inheritance, military power, manipulation of the political system, or a combination of these methods. Unlike in democratic systems where leaders are elected by the people, in a totalitarian state, the leader often seizes power through force or coercion and maintains control through authoritarian means. The leader's position is usually secured through a cult of personality, Propaganda, and suppression of dissent, rather than through a transparent or democratic process.