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In the aftermath, thousands lost their jobs and retirement savings. Kenneth Lay died before sentencing, while others, including Skilling and Enron’s CFO, served years in prison, reinforcing the hard truth: in business, reality will eventually surface, revealing the true nature behind façades.
Conclusion: The Importance of Integrity
The stories of Jordan Belfort, Sam Bankman-Fried, Bernie Madoff, Elizabeth Holmes, and Enron serve as grim reminders of the potential for greed and deception in the business world. They illustrate that while shortcuts may yield immediate rewards, the consequences often come at a steep price.