Why can't most people handle having power and leadership?

On January 1793, the most powerful man in France, Emperor Louis XVI was executed by guillotine at the Place de la Revolution in Paris.

History confirms that 80,000 armed men lined the route to the Place de la Revolution, where a crowd of around 100,000 people had gathered to witness the execution.

Why did he end up being executed in such a merciless style?

He was powerful, but NOT a leader!

Leadership is NOT about being powerful. True leadership is the result of an individual’s character focused on serving others.

Emperor Louis XVI was focused on serving himself, NOT his people.

Leaders don’t push people; they help people.
Leaders don’t inspire fear; they spark enthusiasm.
Leaders don’t say “I”; they say “we.”
Leaders don’t use people; they develop people.
Leaders don’t take credit; they give credit.
Leaders don’t impose ideas; they brainstorm ideas.
Leaders don’t deserve authority; they get rewarded with authority.

Power is the result of leadership.

The most powerful leadership on earth is servant leadership.

To answer your question, why can't most people handle having power and leadership?

You are describing two different types of people:

A person in a position of power is not necessarily a leader.
A person with character of leadership is a powerful person.

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