Part 6/11:
The Impact of Legacy and the Human Propensity for Power
A critical part of the conversation explores why politicians—and by extension, anyone in power—resist limitations on their authority. The tendency to grasp for more power, believing oneself to be the best person to lead, runs counter to the founding principles of democracy. The discussion humorously yet pointedly references Winston Churchill’s wartime leadership and subsequent electoral defeat, illustrating that leadership is transient and that overreach can backfire.