Things You Didn’t Know about Professor M. S. Rao, Ph.D—Professor M.S. Rao, Ph.D.—21st-Century Philosopher & The Father of “Soft Leadership”

“I am 63 years of age and a survivor of a brain stroke that occurred in 2021. My upbringing was not characterized by luxury; on the contrary, I was raised in a toxic familial environment and polluted surroundings. I do not possess either a motorcycle or an automobile. Furthermore, I do not receive any pension or a consistent income. My life is marked by numerous struggles and hardships, including mental, physical, and financial challenges. Nevertheless, despite these adversities, I have managed to rise from the ashes like a phoenix.” ―Professor M.S. Rao, Ph.D.—21st-Century Philosopher & The Father of “Soft Leadership

“I rose from humble origins with a toxic family background. When I was 18, I dropped out of college to support my parents financially and joined the Indian Air Force. I had to struggle hard to earn my livelihood. I sacrificed my personal time, invested a portion of my monthly salary and resources, and acquired several qualifications, including DME, BSc, MA, MBA, PGDCLL, and PGDBM. I earned my Ph.D. in 2011. I understand the pain of life. I am a self-made man. I have learned that there's no such thing as a free lunch.” ―Professor M.S. Rao, Ph.D.—21st-Century Philosopher & The Father of “Soft Leadership.”

I served in the Indian Air Force in the lowest rank of corporal for 12 years. I am a soldier, entrepreneur, editor, educator, author, explorer, enlightener, researcher, mentor, motivator, professor, philosopher, traveler, blogger, strategist, and coach.  I am driven, committed, persistent, and resilient. I am an analyst, thinker, problem-solver, and visionary. I don’t celebrate my success. Here are things you didn’t know about me.

Air Force Veteran: I served in the Indian Air Force. It is the most admired organization in my life.

Early Riser: I get up every day at 4 A.M to author books and share my knowledge freely with the world.

Exercise Regularly: I am a fitness enthusiast who has been dedicated to working out at the gym for over four decades.

Logophile and Quote Enthusiast: I am an avid lover of words and quotes.

Voracious Reader: I read thousands of books in my lifetime.

Prolific Author: I have authored 55 books, including the bestselling ‘See the Light in You’ URL: https://www.amazon.com/See-Light-You-Spiritual-Mindfulness/dp/1949003132. I author books on behavior and personality. It is due to the doctoral degree that I acquired in soft skills. I may have been the first person to earn a PhD in Soft Skills in 2011.

Inspiration: Abraham Lincoln has been my inspiration since childhood. I enjoy reading about his life and leadership. I often write about him in my books and manuscripts.

Libraries: I enjoy visiting libraries around the world, including those in Seattle, USA.

Spiritualism: I place a strong emphasis on spiritual leadership and frequently visit nearby temples.

The Secrecy with the Letter "S": I have a fetish for the letter "S," as most of my books begin with that letter.

Dyslexic with ADHD: I am dyslexic with an attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. I have a panic disorder.

Stroke Survivor: I survived a brain hemorrhage around 4:30 P.M. on May 10, 2021.

Autodidact: I am mostly self-taught. I joined the Indian Air Force when I was 18 years old to support my parents financially. I completed my graduation after joining the Indian Air Force. I acquired several qualifications while serving, including DME, BSc, MA, PGDBM, PGDCLL, and MBA. I earned my Ph.D. in Soft Skills in 2011. I follow the principle of ‘earning and learning.’

Google is my Guru: Whenever I have any questions, I visit search engines to learn things. Hence, Google is my guru.

Carry a Notebook and Pen: I often carry a notebook with me to capture the ideas that flash into my mind. I write down my observations about others. I believe in the slogan ‘a short pencil is better than a long memory.’

Frequent Failures: I encountered several struggles and rejections in my life. Harvard rejected my application for a postdoctoral course in 2016. I want to show the world that hard work wins against Harvard.

Strategic Thinker: I am blessed with the ability to predict the future and contain the damages arising from unforeseen situations by remaining stoic and not antagonizing others.

Focus: I focus clearly on one task, complete it, and then move on to another task. I don’t multitask.

Emphasize Excellence, not Perfection. When I undertake a task, I give my best to make it successful. I invest my efforts wholeheartedly.

Punctual: I am punctual. I cultivated this habit after I joined the Indian Air Force.

Time Management: I value time more than money. I always carry a book or reading material with me to read while traveling.

Blossomed from the Dirt of a Toxic Family Background like a Lotus: I was born into a toxic family and grew up in a toxic environment. My father was an alcoholic, and my mother was a naysayer and constant complainer.

Rose from Humble Origins: I lead a simple life. I still belong to a lower-middle-class family living in a 2BHK rented apartment.

Frugal: I am frugal and live with simplicity and humility.

Traveler: I enjoy traveling. I traveled the entire length of India when I served in the Indian Air Force in various aircraft, including the Mi-17 helicopter.

Travel Secretly: I travel to different places without prior information and without unveiling my identity.

Incognito: I rarely unveil my identity to others whenever I travel or go outside. I mingle with others in public places like an ordinary person.

Home Bird: I am not a party animal. I am a bookworm, and I enjoy reading books and spending time with my wife.

Friendship is Thicker than Blood: I prefer friends to relatives. I am a victim of rogue relatives. I was cheated on by my siblings and relatives, but rescued by my friends. Hence, I value friendship more than anything else in the world.

Believe in Referent Power, not Positional Power: I make friends with people irrespective of their ranks and positions. I don’t discriminate while making friends. I don't make friends based on popularity or positions because popularity is a passing cloud, and positions are temporary. Precisely, I respect people, not their positions.

Take Feedback Regularly: After the completion of each training program, I sit quietly for some time to take feedback to deliver it better next time. I improve my style of writing based on the feedback I receive from my readers.

Appreciate and Inspire Others: Whenever I meet people, I observe a few positive traits; I appreciate and inspire them to make a difference. I create positive vibes.

Go to Bed on Time: Usually, I sleep at 10 P.M every day. I sleep less.

Passionate about Students: I enjoy investing my time in the company of students. I love guiding, coaching, mentoring, and grooming students as healthy global citizens without charging any money. I dedicated my books to some students and gifted them.

Share Knowledge Freely: I am a continuous learner and passionate about sharing my knowledge with others. I share my knowledge freely with the world on my four blogs and LinkedIn URL: https://in.linkedin.com/in/professormsrao. I have the vision to share my knowledge freely with one billion people globally.

HeForShe: I advocate gender equality globally with a commitment #1874300.

Self-made Man: I encountered resistance from many people to reach my present position. Nobody helped me reach my current position. Hence, I am a self-made man. The only person who can claim credit for my climbing the ladder of success is God.

Vision 2030: I run a nonprofit―vision to build one million students as global leaders by 2030 URL: http://professormsraovision2030.blogspot.com/2014/12/professor-m-s-raos-vision-2030-one_31.html. I have trained more than 50,000 students so far.

Swimming: In 2007, I won a gold medal in freestyle swimming.

Films: I am a film buff and have a particular fondness for Hollywood films.

Gifting: I have the practice of gifting memorable items to my friends, relatives, and close associates.

Philosophy: Health first, education second, and wealth third.

The only Regret in my Life: I don't have a guru to guide me. I struggled a lot in my life due to a lack of guidance. Hence, I take a keen interest in guiding, grooming, coaching, and mentoring others so that they do not struggle like me due to a lack of a mentor or a coach.

Lead by Example

I am authentic and a great storyteller. I convey things in simple and clear language. I am gifted with the ability to provide simple solutions to complex problems. Throughout my life, I emphasized education and learning. When my colleagues emphasized pleasures in the Indian Air Force, I focused on education and learning. I am a self-learner and self-taught. I am an autodidact. My life is full of struggles, suffering, and sacrifices.

I am a strategic thinker. I am a proactive person with an attitude of gratitude. I neither had a wealthy parent nor a convent education. I lead a disciplined, healthy, and spiritual life. I am enthusiastic to learn and grow continuously in my personal, professional, and social life. I am camera-friendly and aim to hit the bull's eye. I want to give back to society despite financial constraints.

I have a fire in my belly. I am a go-getter individual. I stand as a leader in my own frame. I have been empowered with the weapon of knowledge that I have been sharing through my intellectual leadership stories and famous books.

“Gratitude enhances the lives of those around us and fosters a lasting positive impact.” ―Professor M.S. Rao, Ph.D.—21st-Century Philosopher & The Father of “Soft Leadership

References

https://professormsraovision2030.blogspot.com/2015/10/things-you-dont-know-about-professor-m.html

http://www.amazon.com/M.-S.-Rao/e/B00MB63BKM

https://gravatar.com/professormsrao

https://professormsrao.substack.com

https://thinkers50.com/blog/relevance-peter-druckers-management-philosophy-todays-world/

https://www.thinkers360.com/thought-leader-and-influencer-interview-with-professor-m-s-rao-ph-d-founder-msr-leadership-consultants-india

https://poetsandquants.com/2022/05/14/m-s-rao-father-of-soft-leadership-b-schools-must-reinvent-with-the-rapidly-changing-times 

http://professormsraovision2030.blogspot.com/2017/08/professor-msraos-profile-international.html

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Note: I had a brain haemorrhage. I was in bed for five months. My right arm has been numb and paralysed. I am recovering. Thanks for empathising with me. With gratitude. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFJrSRLHPUk&ab_channel=ProfessorM.S.Rao

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Professor M.S. Rao, Ph.D.

Founder of MSR Leadership Consultants, India

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