Hubris 101 — How Not to Lead!

SEE HERE I've always found the Greeks quite fascinating.  That a small group of city-state in Asia Minor could become the intellectual center of the West and resist the massive attacks of the Persian Empire and succeed in inspiring generations is little short of a miracle.  Our civilization has its roots in the Greco-Roman empires.  Alexander the Great, a Macedonian prince, conquered the known world of his time and legend has it that Rome was founded by folks that escaped from the Greek sack of Troy.  Whatever the reality of these legends and ancient stories there is the theme of tragedy that arises when a leader overreaches.  It's called "hubris" and is a form of overweening pride and the belief that you can do no wrong and are most favored of the gods.  It always leads to failure!  The train wreck is coming!