There’s a saying “Power corrupts” !!! . This is not universal. If someone climbs the ladder to success by fair ways and means through the grill of skill and rules they always know to fit into that chair. Problems arise when someone bypasses rules managing favours and hidden strings . People who rise that way cannot comprehend their responsibilities and limitations. Such person’s often feel disrespected in their position of illegitimate seat of command. When people are in such existential crisis they often grip into office by exerting their air of power.
The very fact that a person feels the need to be rude and pompous with power to make their position felt proves their ineptitude and redundance. Such people, usually have frequent swings of favouritism and loud behavioural misconduct in public. One’s behaviour in office is a reflection of his inner self and the nurturing that’s behind the making of every person. Those who come from elite and educated families can never rebuke colleagues at work. The fact that some individuals can take power of position to arrogance and belittle or mock co workers itself is a testimony to their meagreness.
At work we are all defined by allocation of responsibilities. Our hierarchy of position is within the jurisdiction of office. The rules that govern us are grossly the same. We are bound by understanding and mutual respect. The fact that, an associate at work is courteous does not mean weakness. Courtesy is the language of the creme de la creme. This top tier pick of the litter cannot be traded with power or position. To have that aura of inherent aristocracy one needs to be nurtured in a background of such values.
Money cannot buy class. Neither can position define a person. The real test of a gentleman is in their behaviour with strangers (John / Jane doe ). Such people groom themselves to be polite unless instigated with lawlessness. These are the individuals who are approachable, helpful and empathetic. They know to bluster with ego and arrogance when the situation demands. These people are not weak they are marchese. They carry an aura of politeness and respect every person they interact with. This class of humans come from nurturing of values over time and the nature they carry down generations of erudite families.
Power is a armament for the accomplished competent individual who knows to fit into the boots they wear legitimately.