Professor M. S. Rao’s Vision 2030: One Million Global Leaders

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Work Smart, not Hard to Achieve Big—Professor M.S. Rao, Ph.D.—21st-Century Philosopher & The Father of “Soft Leadership”

“Never mistake activity for achievement.” —John Wooden

Some people work hard but don’t achieve the desired outcomes. They work hard without taking feedback. They keep themselves busy throughout the day without any achievements. It seems something is wrong somewhere. In this blog post, we will discuss working hard meaningfully which is otherwise known as working smart, to accomplish your goals and objectives.

Learn when to Hold and Fold

"It's not enough to be busy; so are the ants. The question is, what are we busy about?" ―Henry David Thoreau

People must learn when to hold and when to fold in life. They must fix some timeframe or deadline to execute their tasks. If there is no positive outcome, they must reflect and identify the existing gaps between their expectations and realities. They must eliminate those gaps by adopting innovative tools and techniques. If they still find that they don't get the desired outcomes, they must exit with grace by learning lessons and moving on toward other goals. There is no sense in chasing too many rabbits. There is no sense in swimming against the current.

In my personal life, I did business for more than a decade. I could not achieve positive results. I gave up business and explored teaching. I enjoyed teaching students because I inspired and shaped them as global leaders. After a few years, I became a fulltime author when I lost my employment. I authored 54 books, including the bestseller See the Light in You. https://www.amazon.com/See-Light-You-Spiritual-Mindfulness/dp/1949003132 Unfortunately, I could not create adequate income to sustain from books. Now I am thinking of shifting to some other area where I can earn money to earn my livelihood.

Emphasize more on Achievements and less on Actions

“If you want to feel secure, do what you already know how to do. If you want to be a true professional and continue to grow... Go to the cutting edge of your competency, which means a temporary loss of security. So whenever you don't quite know what you're doing, know you're growing.” ―Madeline Hunter

When we look at Nobel Laureates, they worked hard in one area for several years to accomplish their goals. They emphasized quality, not quantity. Most people who aspired for Nobel Prizes died as unsung heroes and heroines. So, we cannot conclude that focusing on one area will give us success. Life is a game and a risk. Hence, we must take the risk and focus on one area religiously forever to achieve the desired outcomes. At the same time, we must understand the difference between busyness and productiveness.

People judge you based on your achievements, not your actions. So, ensure that your actions lead to achievements occasionally, if not frequently to move forward in your life meaningfully. To conclude, work smart, not hard to achieve big in your life.

“If the leader is filled with high ambition and if he pursues his aims with audacity and strength of will, he will reach them in spite of all obstacles.” —Karl Von Clausewitz

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

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Are You a Leader or a Ladder?—Professor M.S. Rao, Ph.D.—21st-Century Philosopher & The Father of “Soft Leadership”

“The leader of the past was a person who knew how to tell. The leader of the future will be a person who knows how to ask." —Peter Drucker.

Behind the success of every leader, there was someone who laid the ladder for his or her success. The ladder must have been friends, relatives, well-wishers, teachers, coaches, or God. This is a fact every successful leader must admit. Although leaders succeed with their efforts and energies there must have been a ladder that took them to the top of the world. Sometimes the ladder may be immediate superior in the corporate world who handheld them or trainers, teachers, or coaches who groomed them. Great leaders pave the way for others to become leaders by becoming ladders. It is the great leaders who groom others as leaders. It helps ensure longevity for organizations apart from making these leaders taller.

Companies began realizing that peak performance is possible only when their employees are constantly trained and upgraded with the requisite skills and abilities to manage several challenges arising out of rapid changes in technology. And this is possible only through dedicated coaches.

Coaches are experts in the application of the right tools and techniques as per the needs of the leaders. They have their own assessments that enable leaders to realize where they stand. Above all, coaches are experts in giving feedback that helps leaders know their blind spots and ensure their corporate upward movement. That is the reason, it is rightly said that feedback is the breakfast of the champions.

Books will help you acquire certain theoretical knowledge. The application of that knowledge into skills and abilities is possible only through good coaches. Since coaches have their own experiences with research, corporate, and consultancy backgrounds they know what works well in the corporate world. They share the same with others to enhance their leadership effectiveness and success. In addition, they customize their coaching process as per the needs of the leaders. Hence, whether you are a leader or a ladder or both you need a dedicated coach to reach the top of the corporate ladder.

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Founder of MSR Leadership Consultants, India

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Agents in Business—Professor M.S. Rao, Ph.D.—21st-Century Philosopher & The Father of “Soft Leadership”

Any dealer can become an agent or distributor of a company with an undertaking with the company that the latter supplies the stocks solely to the former in a specific region or area. It has both merits and demerits as by taking as an agency of any specific company the agent has the sole rights to distribute to the dealers regularly and timely. But he is not supposed to sell the stocks of the competitor of the products or services of that particular company. For this, the agent gets fixed margins because he has to solely concentrate on the distribution and marketing of the company's stocks. His responsibility is also to strengthen the market for that particular product or service.

But the problem with the agency business is that the agents of other areas dump their stocks in this area by giving little discounts to the marketed prices which is popularly called undercutting or underselling in the business parlance. Besides, the agent has to lift the specified stocks regularly and sometimes the agent may be compelled to buy more stocks during the schemes. All companies come out with schemes periodically to give more benefits to the agents. But unfortunately, the agents do not digest the extra profits and on the other hand, they pass on the extra benefits as there is pressure to sell the stocks. Sometimes the agents of other areas may enter this area thereby offloading their stocks. In this process of underselling or undercutting ultimately, the consumers get the stocks at lower prices because in every stage the benefits are passed on to the next stage because of competition.

Although the company prescribes specific margins for the agents to enjoy, the latter rarely enjoy the benefits of margins because of competition.

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Founder of MSR Leadership Consultants, India

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The Human Mind is Powerful—Professor M.S. Rao, Ph.D.—21st-Century Philosopher & The Father of “Soft Leadership”

Although Einstein said that imagination is more important than knowledge, it is still a debatable issue to decide which is superior between imagination and knowledge. Knowledge indeed comes from various sources such as information, observation, reading, training, teaching, experience, and practice. When we look at knowledge acquisition through information it is sometimes the excessive information that is killing the imagination. Therefore, people must learn to differentiate between chalk and cheese and between important and unimportant to manage their time as well as to take adequate information for enhancing their knowledge base.

Research reveals that currently knowledge gets doubled annually unlike in the 19^th century when it took almost 100 years to double knowledge. It shows the explosion of information and the load it is creating on human minds. People have to be very choosy about the intake of information as unwanted information leads to contamination of their minds apart from wasting their time.

Integrate Imagination, Intelligence, and Information

When we compare and contrast knowledge and imagination, it is the imagination that is more important as knowledge comes from the imagination's imagination. Intelligent individuals can articulate their knowledge effectively. Some individuals have vast knowledge but limited intelligence. In contrast, some individuals have tremendous intelligence but limited knowledge. The fact is that individuals with tremendous intelligence with limited knowledge are more powerful to articulate than the ones who have vast knowledge but limited intelligence. To conclude, the human mind is very powerful as it creates several things through imagination. However, this imagination is always supported by intelligence and information. Hence, blend all 3is—imagination, intelligence, and information effectively for achieving all-around success.

Reference

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Founder of MSR Leadership Consultants, India

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Friday, 21 March 2025

Why do Indians have an Appetite for Management?—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”

When I received mail from Thinkers 50 I was excited to see several thinkers coming from relatively younger age groups. The entry of Gen X into the list excited me and made me think there could be young management gurus as well. Usually there is an impression that the top management thinkers are highly experienced and fall in the bracket of Baby Boomers.

The criteria for management gurus' status are the presence of gurus and the impact of their ideas across the world. Their research background, any exclusive contribution to the domain of management, and, above all, the number of Google hits indicate the popularity of the management gurus. The list changes every year with the entry of new gurus who contribute unique research in the area of management.

The Thinkers50 must also come out with lifetime achievements for the Management gurus every time either posthumously or living. I think it inspires others and contributes to the cause of management as there is no Nobel Prize for management discipline.

There is a growing appetite among Indian management thinkers to grow as global management gurus through their research and contributions.

Most of the top business schools in the world have faculty members from Indian origin. It shows the strength of Indians and their acceptance globally in the area of management. Previously it was in science and technology and currently, it is in management Indians are doing well. There is a huge demand for Indian management faculty members globally who have a blend of industry, research, teaching, training and consultancy backgrounds so that they can effectively integrate all these areas to excel as successful faculty members. The day is not far away where we will find Indians leading in top positions globally in all spheres thus bringing glory to India and Indians.

“I am 62 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

Reference

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Founder of MSR Leadership Consultants, India

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Have the Right Mindset to Lead from the Front—Professor M.S. Rao, Ph.D.—21st-Century Philosopher & The Father of “Soft Leadership”

When students pass out from their educational institutions they find it very difficult to get along in a new environment as they might have studied in their local regions. They should know that they have to get adjusted to totally new situations for which they need to demonstrate their flexibility and adaptability.

Love your mother but do not hate others' mother. You can love your caste but should not hate others' caste. Likewise, you may love your language, region, and religion but should not hate others' language, region, and religion. Cultivation of the right, healthy, and broad mindset is essential.

The globe has become smaller with fast-changing communication and technological inventions. Respecting fellow human beings with dignity is the key to survival and success. Besides the students need to possess communication

A right, healthy, broad, and constructive mindset is the main thing needed for all prospective employees. Sans the right mindset, the survival and success of the students would be at stake. Although the students possess hard skills they are found to be inadequate at soft skills. These days communication skills have begun to play a key and prominent role.

Reference

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