Greed has an image problem—it usually hides behind buzzwords like “ambition,” “growth,” or “maximizing shareholder value.” But when corporations crumble into bankruptcy court, greed often stands at the crime scene holding the smoking gun. It fuels risky decisions, blinds executives to warning signs, and drives companies into traps they could have avoided.
What makes greed so dangerous is its ability to masquerade as success until the bottom falls out. And when it does, the wreckage spreads far beyond the boardroom.
