In this series, we’re discussing some of the snares that can surface when a business leader begins experiencing success. The final snare I wish to discuss is pride.
When I was in banking, I watched several companies begin to experience rapid success, often leading to newspaper articles and favorable press. The CEO’s pride often led them to pursue more and more press.
When I saw multiple articles about a customer, I would visit the customer to assure their business wasn’t crashing. The pursuit of prideful accolades often led to ignoring the day-to-day operations, which sometimes resulted in failure.
Proverbs 16:8 teaches, “Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.”
When success comes your way, remember God is the provider of success, not you. Pride has destroyed many businesses.
