Dejain and Silverhorn:   I think it's an occupation hazard affecting politicians and government bureaucrats:  

hu·bris
ˈ(h)yo͞obrəs/
noun
noun: hubris
excessive pride or self-confidence.
 synonyms:	arrogance, conceit, haughtiness, hauteur, pride, self-importance, egotism, pomposity, superciliousness, superiority

regards: Gary