“The
good leaders do the best thing in the prevailing situation whereas the great
leaders do the right thing in any situation irrespective of the effects and
outcomes.” ―Professor M.S. Rao
Leaders
in the ruling party have several challenges, especially from the opposition
parties. When they make decisions, some people are adversely affected. When the
critics become too aggressive, they develop hatred against leaders. Hatred against
leaders cannot be avoided in public life. Leaders are not people pleasers. They
walk their talk and make courageous decisions. Leaders such as Abraham Lincoln,
Martin Luther King Jr, John F. Kennedy, and Mahatma Gandhi were assassinated
because they could not please all sections of people.
Some
of the greatest leaders were ignored and ridiculed by others initially. Later
the same people respected them. Ordinary people rarely recognize the greatness
in leaders. Mahatma Gandhi once remarked, “First they ignore you, then they
laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win.” Leaders including Mahatma
Gandhi, Martin Luther King Jr, Mother Teresa, and Nelson Mandela were ignored
and ridiculed initially but they are respected now.
When
leaders challenge the status quo, people are often scared of change, and the
latter develop hatred against the leaders. Leaders must embrace criticism
gracefully to excel as great leaders. Leaders must make decisions keeping the
larger interests of the people to gain confidence and command respect from
others. They must keep people above politics. They must keep people before
profit.
Takeaway:
Leadership is not a popularity contest. Leadership is to make courageous
decisions keeping the long-term interests in view.
References
https://www.amazon.com/Soft-Leadership-New-Direction/dp/1949003523
https://youtu.be/dvbfZrf8hgA
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