The Dark Side of Power: 5 Ways It Changes Even the Best of Us

Power is seductive. It promises control, influence, and respect—but it often delivers something far darker. History shows us that even the most well-intentioned leaders, once elevated, can slowly lose themselves. Boundaries blur. Morality bends. Ego swells. And before long, the very people who once stood for truth and justice become unrecognizable. Today, we’re confronting an uncomfortable reality: power doesn’t just reveal character—it reshapes it. And if we’re not careful, it can corrupt even the best of us.