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“…(teaching) heroic models of leadership has legitimised the over-concentration of power, encouraged hubris rather than humility … and played a significant part in business scandals.” David Collinson, Lancaster University, and...

"Volkswagen’s ability to manage the fallout from its emissions crisis was and remains deeply compromised by the absence of a strong leadership structure and by not having an outsider as chair. Ludo...

“The key for executives is to start thinking about their vulnerability to hubris before it sets in, giving them time to understand what scenarios could increase that vulnerability and what...

“Last month, I attended a conference …., which considered the question of leadership under stress and suffering from hubris. It was a fascinating day.   Stefan Stern, Writer on Business, Politics...

"The Tesco crisis may not match the BP and RBS disasters for impact, but there are parallels. The story involves corporate hubris, poor governance, private jets, perverse incentives – and...

The abject failure of U.K. Prime Minister Blair and U.S. President Bush to anticipate the consequences of the 2003 Iraq war and their belief that an invading force would be...

“..the problem (of hubris) seems to be so widespread that it raises a bigger question: namely, should investors in funds (or directors of financial institutions) now be looking for a...

“Most companies do not collapse suddenly. It is a slow-motion train wreck but investors believe the nonsense that managers spout about their success long after the warning signs are there...

"There was too much over-confidence, a willingness to believe the advance hype that victory was inevitable. And then there was the biggest block of all: Mr Salmond’s refusal to listen...

“…power can be either negative or positive.” Prof. Ronald E, Riggio, Claremont McKenna College, California. Psychology Today, 3 April 2014 “When we think about greed, jealousy, corruption, and a multitude...