Leadership mindset hazards

The only solution is for CEOs to behave at exemplary standards, well above the legal prescription

Success can make a person rich but can also pose personal and reputational risks. After my book was published recently, a few readers expressed incredulity about how power could actually “damage” the brain. Unfortunately, bad things do happen to excellent CEOs. The causes arise from: (i) behaviour of the CEO/board, (ii) politics of the country, (iii) judgements of the judiciary, (iv) public perception, and (v) bad luck. Here are some recent incidents, exemplifying these causes, each with a cautionary lesson.

First, there is Rajat Gupta, the effervescent Indian-origin business leader who attended IIT, HBS and went on to lead McKinsey globally.