Reasons Leaders Fail

The ability to handle high-pressure, challenging tasks can be addictive. For some high-profile leaders, that level of pressure, in combination with opportunities to behave unethically, has led to their failure. We can learn from their unethical behavior.
My experience (thousands of interviews, interventions and therapy) allowed me to have insights into deceitful, unethical leader
 and uncover the top 10 reasons why leaders fail—in my opinion based on my experience. The reasons are not in any priority ranking and often multiple reasons contribute to a leader’s demise.

Reasons Leaders Fail

1. Greed. I’m going to get mine since everyone else is and besides, I deserve it. Look at what I have done.
2. Insecurity. Poor self-esteem based on family experiences – shockingly high.
3. Power. I am in control – I want and get the attention I need.
4. Arrogance. Delusion belief: I am better than anyone else.
5. Narcissism. Severe form of selfishness and often an inability to love others.
6. Paranoia. Never trust anyone – no such thing as loyalty.
7. Manic Behavior. Obsessively driven which often results in a big crash.
8. Addictions. Drugs, alcohol, gambling and sexual compulsions.
9. Burnout and Depression. Often hidden and at least subconsciously reasons for irrational behavior.
10. Moral Deficiencies. Primitive moral development and rationalization and blaming.