Here is a powerful observation about Enron, or perhaps I should say, the leaders of Enron. It is holding nothing back.
"The tale of Enron is a story of human weakness, of hubris and greed and rampant self-delusion; of ambition run amok; of a grand experiment in a deregulated world; of a business model that didn't work; and of smart people who believed their next gamble would cover their last disaster -- and who couldn't admit they were wrong."
Leaders, like everyone, have a dark side. But, the more significant your leadership position of influence, the greater the danger that you will really hurt people.
Power corrupts, Lord Achton told us.
The love of money is a root of great evil, Paul told us.
God opposes a proud heart, but gives grace to the humble, from both Peter and an author of Proverbs.
Power, money, sex, pride, and plateaus are the reason leaders don't finish well, from Bobby Clinton.
It is true in the world of business, in the government, in the church, any place you find human nature - you find this potential.
We'd be crazy or naive to stick our sand in the head. We need to raise the bar for leaders and not give passes for human weakness.
Brian Rice
Leadership ConneXtions International
