Thanks to Wes Annac

When banksters were jumping off the sinking ship early last year, there was a bit of a celebration from those who were awakened enough to understand what’s really going on. But for those who have fallen asleep for so long, it is as if nothing really happens.

Then all of a sudden, a Vatican bombshell exploded unexpectedly. The White Pope vacated his throne on flimsy alibis, a first in 600 years. This Earth shocking event is punctuated by a lightning strike at the top of the cathedral dome, i.e. Eye of Horus, few hours after the announcement.

Now, everybody is asking the question why. The old media, as always, is quick to respond and blame that it is the sex maniacs within the holy organization that compelled the pontiff to do so. More sophisticated organizations claimed he was fired by the Knights of Malta and the Black Pope.

This week’s Q&A is an expansion of some insights I shared on my Facebook page about leadership and specifically, the death of Hugo Chavez who was a polarizing figure, to say the least. We look at people like Mr. Chavez, the pope, presidents, Queen Elizabeth and wonder what is wrong with them. Why can’t they be more honest, open, incorruptible, supportive, and doing the ‘right’ thing? What is it about power that makes it such a corrupting influence? And why do all leaders seem to fall into the same trap?

Then I started thinking about the concept of leadership and people in power, whether it is in politics, government, social, work or religious environments, and how they are often dishonest, corrupt, self-serving and dictatorial. What is the connection between power and the negative results we experience from its use and abuse? I found an answer in how we define the word ‘lead’, which actually means ‘to guide’ and comes from a 9th century word which meant ‘travel’. So a leader started out as a travel guide. Interesting. How many of today’s leaders would you trust as your travel guide?