Quote by Thomas Wolfe
It is comforting to believe that leaders who do terrible things are, in fact, mad. That way, all we have to do is make sure we don't put psychotics in high places and we've got the problem solved.
Summary
This quote implies that it is comforting for individuals to believe that leaders who commit heinous acts must be mentally deranged. This belief allows people to avoid taking responsibility for the problem by advocating for the prevention of mentally unstable individuals from attaining positions of power. This perspective overlooks the complexity of leadership, shifts the blame to mental illness, and fails to address the systemic issues that may contribute to terrible actions committed by leaders.
Topics
Leadership
By Thomas Wolfe