Karma’s Fall: From Folklore to Leadership Lessons
Karma, though rooted in ancient myth, transcends superstition to become a timeless compass for ethical behavior—especially in leadership. At its core, karma reflects the principle that intentional actions, particularly unchecked hubris, invite proportional consequences. This enduring idea bridges centuries, revealing how human pride, once unchecked, triggers a fall that echoes through history and modern organizations alike.
The Mythological Root: Hubris as the Catalyst of Karma’s FallIn Greek mythology, hubris—excessive pride exceeding divine limits—was not merely a flaw, but a moral imbalance with irreversible weight. Stories of Icarus, who flew too close to the sun; Oedipus, who defied fate and blinded himself to truth; and Arachne, who challenged Athena and suffered transformation into spider—each illustrates hubris as a self-made downfall.