Monday, 30 November 2015

“People, Planet and Profit; not Profit, Planet and People to Check Climate Change” ―Professor M.S.Rao












“Climate change does not respect border; it does not respect who you are - rich and poor, small and big. Therefore, this is what we call 'global challenges,' which require global solidarity.” ― Ban Ki-moon


Currently there are innumerable global challenges including intolerance, terrorism, climate change, poverty, malnutrition and disease. People are busy with their personal, professional and social lives due to rising volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity globally. They are more concerned about present and their children. Unfortunately, they are not concerned about others and the future. It led to focusing on the philosophy of ‘profit first, people second and planet third’ which is a step in retrograde direction.  Above all, they often think about ‘what is in it for me’ rather than adding value to others. In this article, we will discuss about climate change which poses a grave threat to the globe and it questions the very survival of human race.  

The consequences of climate change include intense heat waves and super storms to rising sea levels. Additionally, there are innumerable threats to public health. Therefore, it is essential to shift from the philosophy of ‘profit first, people second and planet third’ to ‘people first, planet second and profit third’.  

It is essential to reduce carbon emissions that are fuelling climate change. There's no "silver bullet" that will solve climate change. If climate change is not addressed immediately and earnestly, there will be chaos globally with migration of people and alterations in geographical boarders. Hence, climate change affects all counties globally. No nation can be spared. Every nation must come forward to address this issue. All leaders from developed and developing countries must work hard collectively to address this challenge. It is futile to blame some countries for the present global scenario as all are responsible to the present global mess.  


Conclusion

“The most important thing about global warming is this. Whether humans are responsible for the bulk of climate change is going to be left to the scientists, but it's all of our responsibility to leave this planet in better shape for the future generations than we found it.” ― Mike Huckabee

Don’t live beyond your means. Live within your means to protect the environment. Every global citizen must be conscious about the environment. It is everybody’s responsibility. We cannot pin the total responsibility on leaders alone. Every right thinking global citizen must take responsibility to protect this beautiful plant.


"No challenge  poses a greater threat to future generations than climate change" ― Barack Obama



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Sunday, 29 November 2015

“Paris Climate Change Conference - Ethical Call to Address Climate Change - November 2015” ―Professor M.S.Rao










The twenty-first session of the Conference of the Parties (COP) and the eleventh session of the Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting of the Parties to the Kyoto Protocol (CMP) will take place from 30 November to 11 December 2015, in Paris, France. It addresses on climate change. I take it as an opportunity to share a few thoughts on this topic.


Climate Change – A Major Global Challenge

Containing the climate change is a major challenge for countries globally. This challenge arose due to the ignorance and negligence by people. It requires holistic approach from all stakeholders including government, people and global bodies to decrease global warming. Government alone cannot address the climate change. People must be educated about the challenges involved in climate change. They must be taught about the techniques to cut down carbon.


Tools and Techniques to Address the Challenge

Here are some ways to address this challenge: Be energy efficient. Choose renewable power. Cut down waste. Prefer vegetarian food.  Minimize the usage of automobiles. Use cycle, if possible, to keep good health.  Eat organic food. Remember the slogan ‘let polluters pay’. Bring awareness among the people. To conclude, keep people, planet and profit as the criteria to ensure ecology.

“Climate change does not respect border; it does not respect who you are - rich and poor, small and big. Therefore, this is what we call 'global challenges,' which require global solidarity.” ― Ban Ki-moon

Reference
http://unfccc.int/meetings/paris_nov_2015/meeting/8926.php




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“Trust Comes from Transparency, not Titles” ―Professor M.S.Rao













“No ruler can establish himself without trust from the people.” — Confucius


Some leaders often think that they can build trust in others easily since they have titles. But the fact is that trust comes from transparency, not from titles. Additionally, leaders cannot earn respect due to their positional power. However, they can earn respect due to their referent power. Positional power is offered by organizations to accomplish organizational goals and objectives whereas the referent power is earned by leaders through trust and transparency. That means leaders must earn trust and be transparent to enjoy referent power to achieve organizational objectives effectively.  We will explore trust, transparency and titles in this article. 


Emphasize Referent Power, not Positional Power

“A lack of transparency results in distrust and a deep sense of insecurity.” — Dalai Lama

There are many leaders who lost their image and respect when they resigned their positions or lost their titles. However, there are leaders who succeeded even after quitting their positions and titles because they cared for people, not their titles when they were in office.  When you look at Mahatma Gandhi, Mother Teresa, Martin Luther King, Nelson Mandela and Dalai Lama, they never craved for their titles. In contrast, they cared for their people, walked their talk and led by example to build trust in others. These leaders are above their titles. Similarly, A.P.J. Abdul Kalam who is known as a people’s president was a great scientist and humanist. After quitting the office as president of India, he earned more respect due to his dedication to country and the difference he made in Indian people and students.


Changing Global Mindset

"The glue that holds all relationships together--including the relationship between the leader and the led--is trust, and trust is based on integrity." — Brian Tracy

Globally there is a drastic change in the mindset of the people. Previously consumers and clients emphasized more on quality products and services. However, presently they emphasize more on transparency and ethical practices by organizations because only when the organizations are ethical, they will be able to offer quality goods and services to their customers and clients.

It is a myth to believe that being transparent will be viewed as less authoritative. The fact is that people aspire to relate with their leaders who have undergone similar trials and tribulations and peaks and valleys. People are intelligent to identify who are fake and trustworthy leaders.  Remember, people always respect transparent leaders in the long run.


Conclusion

It is rightly remarked, “Respect is earned, Honesty is appreciated, Trust is gained, Loyalty is returned.”  When leaders lack commitment, they lose trust and confidence from others resulting in losing respect from people. When leaders are not transparent in their words and deeds, they lose their respect. They also lose their titles along with respect. Hence, be transparent to build trust in others to earn respect to grow as a great leader.


“Become the kind of leader that people would follow voluntarily; even if you had no title or position.” — Brian Tracy


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Founder of MSR Leadership Consultants India
Listed in Marquis Who's Who in the World in 2013
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Twitter: @professormsrao  
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