I forget where I read this, but it was saying that the job of a leader was first and foremost to gain and hold power. Although I wish we lived in a better worl

I forget where I read this, but it was saying that the job of a leader was first and foremost to gain and hold power. Although I wish we lived in a better world, this actually makes sense, because constant power shifts and struggles seem far more costly. Isn't this the real reason that executive compensation (in general, not just pharma) is so high?