Desiring Power

Something I have noticed over the twenty-five years that I have been working is that often people want positions of power even though they are not qualified for it. And once that power is established, leaders can push whatever agenda they have - right or wrong, ignorant or wise, selfish or selfless - and it is hard to stop them. “They say” that power corrupts, but maybe corruptible people are the ones who often seek the power. It is quite intoxicating whether in a small arena or on the national stage.

Last week a co-worker commented on something he would do differently if he were the president of our country. He said he would not be out flagrantly spending our money, just because he could, during these economically challenging times but instead would set an example of wise money management. That sounded like a good leadership quality. In a perfect world, leaders would possess knowledge and wisdom and be responsible to the people they serve.