Views in Verse on: power corrupts!

CONGRATULATIONS to the AFL on their stance regarding senior executives abusing the DEPENDENCY of junior staff members in their ranks!!!

I have watched the Seven West, CEO/ media circus/courtroom matter with interest these past few weeks and the logical conclusion to this now appears to be that the now penniless woman involved was a 'natural predator'. This of course being brought to bear by a bevy of expensive lawyers ...hmmm. It may be true, may, ...but nevertheless how can we interpret the actions (sub judice) of Mr. Worner? Was this ok?

The level of competence, including responsibility, required to run major business operations is immense. Part of what they MUST demonstrate at all times in such positions is to act appropriately. POWER is a curse in the hands of the wrong people. We see this demonstrated on a daily basis in world affairs. It is further no different in the business world.

Accountability is the ultimate yardstick. Just as we see too with our elite sports people; they must be held to account for their PERSONAL behaviour whether at work or not!!! It comes with the role; to be upheld 24x7.

Further, governance by boards, in these matters, must also be held under the spotlight to ensure that there is regular compliance in what most of us would consider as 'doing the right thing'. Sadly, the values espoused by most corporations are only window dressing and only carry related lip-service. 

Power corrupts!

Well done AFL, both Board & CEO!