Apr. 5 at 8:19 AM
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Hubris (Hybris): The act of overestimating one's power or capabilities to the point of losing contact with reality. In business, this is often called "Hubris Syndrome," a condition where success leads a leader to become reckless, dismissive of advice, and contemptuous of others.
Hamartia: This is the "tragic flaw" or "error in judgment" that leads to the leader's downfall. For an ambitious CEO, his hamartia is likely his inability to stop or his refusal to listen to the wisdom he should have gained.
Nemesis: In Greek thought, hubris is always followed by Nemesis—the goddess of retribution who humbles those who overstep their bounds.
