"Essentially, power becomes corrosive when its influence is so broad that it affects all aspects of a person's life. When one's social, personal, and professional life is all consumed by power, then power tends to become addictive. When nothing else matters, that is, when one's values and ethical standards are dwarfed by power, then power rules the day. Like heroin, power can gradually take over every moment of the day until even life-giving activities, like eating and sleeping, are affected by power."
"As a powerful person professionally, you're the unwitting beneficiary of many gifts, both transparent ones and invisible pleasures. For one, you make a lot more money in your job than you did earlier, not only via your salary but in extras of all kinds, ranging from discounts, stock gifts, quid pro quos, and/or substantial donations to your pet projects. Regularly, you may receive valuable perks like top event tickets or hard-to-get reservations at new five-star restaurants."
In 1887 Lord Acton coined the phrase "Power tends to corrupt, but absolute power corrupts absolutely." Lord Acton was an English historian, liberal politician, and writer who believed individual rights and personal liberty were threatened by excessive institutional and governmental power. Power becomes corrosive when it permeates social, personal, and professional life, leading to addiction and the erosion of values and ethical standards. Power can dominate daily activities and derive pleasure that reinforces its hold. Professional power brings monetary gains, perks, and increased social attention, but also attracts sycophants and makes authentic relationships difficult to discern.
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