“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
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