Thursday, 21 January 2021
Wednesday, 20 January 2021
Why Are Some Leaders Hated?
“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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Life is great!
Professor M.S.
Rao
Founder of MSR Leadership Consultants,
India
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Vision 2030: https://professormsraovision2030.blogspot.com
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Tuesday, 19 January 2021
How to Build Trust and Relationships?
“I
believe in achieving success with integrity which is often ridiculed by many
people. Ultimately it is the ethics and etiquette that will make you a great
leader in the long run.” —Professor M.S. Rao
I
have seen some interviews where leaders talk tough. They appear to be stubborn
and don’t trust their associates blindly. It may be because of their past
bitter experiences with others. It also depends on their mindset.
Some
leaders are stubborn and tough because of the turmoil they have undergone. They
are suspicious of others. Trust is the foundation of all good relationships.
Build your trust account. Receiving the compliment as a trustworthy person from
others is the biggest achievement in your life. There must be alignment between
what you preach and practice. Mahatma Gandhi built trust in people by leading
from the front, setting an example for others to follow, and achieving India's
independence.
Trust
is essential to have strong relationships. If trust is broken, the
relationships are broken. But here are some tips that help you build trust in
others. Be transparent. Be committed. Walk your talk. Be consistent. Treat others well. Be
truthful. Be accountable.
Takeaway: Understanding
basic psychology helps you with whom to trust.
References
https://www.amazon.com/Soft-Leadership-New-Direction/dp/1949003523
https://youtu.be/o80ylkPjllM
Share if you care!
“Things You Don’t Know about
Professor M. S. Rao” http://professormsraovision2030.blogspot.com/2015/10/things-you-dont-know-about-professor-m.html
Read my ‘Vision 2030 One
Million Global Leaders’ URL: http://professormsraovision2030.blogspot.com/2014/12/professor-m-s-raos-vision-2030-one_31.html
Life is great!
Professor M.S.
Rao
Founder of MSR Leadership Consultants,
India
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/M.-S.-Rao/e/B00MB63BKM
Vision 2030: https://professormsraovision2030.blogspot.com
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/professormsrao
Twitter: http://twitter.com/professormsrao
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ProfessorMSRao
See the Light in You: https://www.amazon.com/See-Light-You-Spiritual-Mindfulness/dp/1949003132
Thanks for reading!
Kindly share your thoughts
and comments below, I’m sure someone out there will find your story useful.
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without permission is prohibited.
This is a nonprofit blog to
share Professor M.S. Rao’s passion and vision to build one million students as
global leaders by 2030. Please don't cut articles from my blog and redistribute
them by email or post to the web. The use of this material is free provided
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in any form, or used in the provision of business services to a third party
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Bamboo: The Miracle Plant
“Overnight
success is an exception, not a rule. Successful people planted seeds, watered
the seeds, and saw the seeds growing into plants and trees. Therefore, make the
right choices every day. Stay on your game. Keep going for your dreams.”
―Professor M.S. Rao
I
take feedback at the end of every year. When I took the feedback for the year
2020, I did not accomplish even a single goal. I felt that it was the coronavirus
that threw my goals out of gear. I recalled the bamboo tree that takes a long
time to shoot out from the ground.
The
bamboo plant takes a long time because it strengthens its roots in the initial
years, unlike other plants that grow quickly without strong roots. The growth
is not visible initially for the bamboo plant. But it grows exponentially
later. So, things take their own time. Never give up. Work hard, work smart,
and work wise. Invest your efforts consistently to accomplish your goals.
Takeaway: Growth
requires perspiration, persistence, and patience. Take action consistently.
There is no overnight success. Keep moving forward. Have strong roots so that
you cannot be toppled.
References
https://www.amazon.com/Spark-Power-Become-Big-Within-ebook/dp/B07P64KDF3
Share if you care!
“Things You Don’t Know about
Professor M. S. Rao” http://professormsraovision2030.blogspot.com/2015/10/things-you-dont-know-about-professor-m.html
Read my ‘Vision 2030 One
Million Global Leaders’ URL: http://professormsraovision2030.blogspot.com/2014/12/professor-m-s-raos-vision-2030-one_31.html
Life is great!
Professor M.S.
Rao
Founder of MSR Leadership Consultants,
India
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/M.-S.-Rao/e/B00MB63BKM
Vision 2030: https://professormsraovision2030.blogspot.com
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/professormsrao
Twitter: http://twitter.com/professormsrao
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ProfessorMSRao
See the Light in You: https://www.amazon.com/See-Light-You-Spiritual-Mindfulness/dp/1949003132
Thanks for reading!
Kindly share your thoughts
and comments below, I’m sure someone out there will find your story useful.
Copyright©2021 MSR Leadership
Consultants India. All Rights Reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part
without permission is prohibited.
This is a nonprofit blog to
share Professor M.S. Rao’s passion and vision to build one million students as
global leaders by 2030. Please don't cut articles from my blog and redistribute
by email or post to the web. The use of this material is free provided
copyright is acknowledged and reference or link is made to the Blog http://professormsraovision2030.blogspot.com. This material may not be sold, or published
in any form, or used in the provision of business services to a third party
without permission.
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