I just got through watching the Barbara Walters interview with Martha Stewart, who has been charged with obstructing justice, making false statements and securities fraud in conjunction with her investments in the biotech firm ImClone Systems Inc.
Whether or not she is guilty only she knows, and I suppose time will tell.
But I like Martha Stewart and I like what she stands for. I guess I kind of idolize her, but if truth were told what American woman doesn't? She has been extremely successful in her career which has ranged from being an astute student, beautiful model, successful Wall Street Trader, married a Harvard law student, had a 27 year marriage and then launched an unprecedented corporate career where she became a self made billionaire. It can't get much better than that.
Barbara Walters asked Ms. Stewart point blank why she thinks people hate her. Martha, in short, felt it was human nature. In part I think she is right. But what is it about successful people that we both idolize and despise?
I think the root of the problem is that people are either jealous or intimidated by wealthy and powerful people. As simplistic as that may sound I know from experience that women can be very jealous, and men intimidated by a woman in control. Especially a wealthy one.
I believe they see Martha Stewart as a woman who is strong and successful. A woman who admittedly strives for perfection in everything she does. A woman who was the CEO of her own company. Someone who was focused and knew what she wanted and expected people around her to do the same.
My Mom always said. "Where there is smoke there is fire." I hope that isn't the case here. I hope Martha Stewart is telling the truth and she is absolved from all charges, and I hope that she and her family survive this fiasco.
Unfortunately for Martha, this is not a good thing.
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