It is almost impossible to find any in a life deprived both of accountability and the right to decide. This is the life Kundera described in Unbearable Lightness of Being. The exchange, carried out in an atmosphere of enlightened self-interest, of power for work is beneficial to the executive, who cannot do everything himself, and to the member of the organization whose life is made more meaningful by the ownership conferred on him. The organization can be conceived of as a partnership of mature adults, specialized in different areas, who barter rewards with one another in pursuit of a mutually significant goal. In this atmosphere of rough euqality, the executive is a first among equals, the individual tapped by the others to make decisions and impart the organization's vision.
Vanity is the biggest danger for all human enterprises.
Instead, I recommend basing one's code of conduct as an executive on humility, tolerance and optimism. Humility involves constantly reminding yourself that you do not know all the answers and that a dialog with everyone in the group offers both procedural and substantive benefits. Procedurally, the dialog communicates to the others that they are significant participants in the enterprise, with power and influence of their own. Substantively, you will learn things and be alerted to dangers you will not see on your own. Tolerance means being aware that people loyal to you and the organization may have very different ideas than your own.