Dean M. Schroeder, The Idea-Driven Organization: Unlocking The Power In Bottom-Up Ideas Quotes
Convincing a leader of the value of front-line ideas alone is rarely enough for that person to overcome years of entrenched bad habits and to change his management style.
People with power do not regulate their behavior as much. They become egocentric and preoccupied with their own self-interest, which eclipses their awareness of the interests of others.