The Sword of Damocles: Leadership isn’t just a Throne, it’s a Responsibility

Hello LinkedIn, welcome to another edition of #SundayStories. Have you heard the ancient tale of the Sword of Damocles? Damocles, a courtier, was envious of his king’s prosperity. To teach Damocles a lesson about the burdens of leadership, the king offered to swap places for a day. Delighted, Damocles enjoyed the privileges of being a king until he noticed a sharp sword hanging directly above his head, suspended by a single horse hair. The constant threat of danger immediately sapped the pleasure from his experience, and he asked to be relieved of his new position. This old parable delivers an essential lesson that holds true even today, especially for entrepreneurs and leaders. In today’s start-up culture or for that matter even traditional businesses, leadership can often appear as a glamorous and desirable position. However, akin to Damocles’ experience, there’s an unrelenting ‘sword’ of responsibility and accountability hanging above each leader. ThisRead More