Many religions agree that pride is the source of all sins.
In business, such terms aren't popular, but the essence remains the same.
A person is convinced that the world revolves solely around him (or her).
Everything and everyone around either threatens or contributes to self-elevation.
As a result, we witness the phenomenon of local optimization.
Company resources are mis-spent, mis-allocated and mis-directed.
The CMO forms alliances and hatches plans to defeat the CFO.
The CEO squanders shareholders' profits on ideological initiatives.
While co-founders bicker, their market share is devoured by the competition.
Business withers when local needs overshadow global goals.
Through pride, a person destroys both his surroundings and eventually himself.
The remedy for pride is humility (not to be confused with self-deprecation).
It's a sincere recognition that there is something greater above you.
A smart manager asks the boss to explain the purpose of an order: "Why?".
Instead of trying to push a product, a salesperson clarifies the customer's needs.
Taking care of the business, a mature founder creates a board of directors.
Personal interests are not in conflict, but are part of a global context.
By "forgetting" oneself, a person attains true security.
Besides, now he is in sync with the system's superpower. A paradox.
Yours sincerely,
-Alexander
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