“The true value of existence is
revealed through compassion.” —Dalai Lama
Dalai Lama (Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th
Dalai Lama) is a spiritual leader who is known globally for his spiritual
values and pioneering the liberation of Tibet from China. He is one of the
rarest leaders who has left an indelible mark in the world with his charisma
and compassion. He is a Nobel laureate and one of the followers of Mahatma
Gandhi. The other Nobel laureates who are followers of Mahatma Gandhi include Martin
Luther King Jr, Aung San Sui Kyi, Nelson Mandela and Barack Obama. In this
post, let us look at Dalai Lama’s leadership style and the lessons the leaders
must learn from him.
Be
a Visionary: He has a
vision to achieve freedom for Tibetan people. He has a clear cut blueprint to
accomplish his vision.
Be
an Example: He
practices what he preaches. There is no gap between his words and deeds. As a
result, he has many followers across the world.
Be
a Good Listener: He
is a good listener who listens to all with an open mind and then makes his
decisions.
Be
Compassionate with Others:
He is a symbol of compassion. He respects all religions and encourages religious
toleration and secularism. He rightly quoted, “Love and compassion are
necessities, not luxuries. Without them humanity cannot survive.”
Be
Humble: He is humble
at core and respects everyone. He is down-to-earth.
Be
Emotionally Intelligent:
He is emotionally intelligent and knows handling various stakeholders
effectively.
Be
Persistent: He has
been persisting for freedom since many years. It is a matter of time to achieve
it.
Be
an Optimist: He is a
born optimist and believes that Tibetan people will achieve their freedom
finally.
Conclusion
Dalai Lama is blend of charisma with
compassion. He is a symbol of hope for Tibetans. He is a role model for other
leaders globally. He is a symbol of peace and non-violence. In a nutshell, he
is a living Mahatma Gandhi. Hence,
leaders must learn lessons and apply in their areas to add value and make a
difference in the lives of others.
“It is very important to generate a
good attitude, a good heart, as much as possible. From this, happiness in both
the short term and the long term for both yourself and others will come.” —Dalai
Lama
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