Rahmat Wibowo accused Luca Cada Lora of exhibiting toxic 'Post-Power Syndrome,' arrogance, and entitlement by name-dropping connections to a former public official's relative, and announced discontinuing engagement with such individuals.
| ID | ev-20260616-009 |
|---|---|
| Source | Rahmat Wibowo LinkedIn |
| Targets | Luca Cada Lora |

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, Post-Power Syndrome Is Real and It Is
Toxic in Professional Circles: Luca Cada Lora
am sharing this as a cautionary note for
anyone building real businesses and
professional networks in indonesia.
There are still people who behave as if the
old political power structures never changed.
They act with arrogance and entitlement,
believing they can do whatever they please
simply because they can name-drop or rely
on connections to a relative of a former
public official.
Let me be clear.
Past associations do not grant present
authority.
This kind of behavior reflects what | would
call Post-Power Syndrome: the inability to
accept that influence changes over time.
Instead of adapting, some individuals
continue operating with an outdated mindset
that assumes they are untouchable because
of who they once knew.
That approach is not only unprofessional. It
damages trust, undermines collaboration,
and weakens the credibility of the very
networks people claim to value.
In business, real influence comes from
competence, integrity, accountability, and
mutual respect. It does not come from
recycled political connections or attempts to
leverage someone else's reputation.
‘Asa result, | have decided to discontinue
engagement with individuals who operate
this way. Life is too short, and business is too
important, to spend time dealing with people
who remain trapped in yesterday's power
dynamics.
Have you encountered similar behavior in
your professional journey? How do you
handle individuals who believe name-
dropping old connections gives them a free
pass?
Let us continue raising the standard of
professionalism, accountability, and respect.
in Indonesia's business ecosystem.
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#Accountability