Sunday, 2 September 2018

Indian Leaders versus Other Leaders―Professor M.S. Rao






“An ounce of practice is worth a thousand words.” ―Mahatma Gandhi


Leadership is leadership irrespective of the regions and nationalities. However, there are some aspects that differ leadership from region to region. When you look at leadership in Asia especially India, it is unique because leaders often hail from established families. Whether it is in business, politics, sports or film industry, people with family lineage and connections in a specific industry or area excel quickly and acquire the title of ‘leader’ in India. But can we call them natural leaders?  Of course, not. In this context, let us  look at leadership from Indian perspective versus the rest of the world.  


Indian Leaders

“In a gentle way, you can shake the world.” ―Mahatma Gandhi

In India, several leaders emerged in the name of caste, religion, region, language and community without any ideology. People supported them because the leaders belonged to their communities. They have identity crisis and appreciate being recognized with their communities. First, do these leaders have the leadership potential? Second, most Indian politicians rose by joining established parties. There are a very few leaders who started their own political parties with their ideologies. It is obvious that Indian leaders depend more on community aspects and less on ideological aspects. If they are tested about their leadership potential, very few will succeed. Mahatma Gandhi was a rare leader who rose from ranks without any family lineage in politics and fought India’s independence, and finally emerged as an international leader. Here is a list of leaders and famous people who were inspired by Mahatma Gandhi―Martin Luther King Jr, Nelson Mandela, Barack Obama, Aung San Suu Kyi, HH Dalai Lama, John Lennon, Albert Einstein, Al Gore, Steve Jobs, Rabindranath Tagore, Pearl S. Buck, U Thant, Will Durant, Richard Attenborough, Ho Chi Minh, Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan, Cesar Chavez, Louis Fischer, Haile Selassie I, and George Bernard Shaw.


Indian Leaders versus Other Leaders

“Great minds discuss ideas, average minds discuss events, small minds discuss people” ―Eleanor Roosevelt

Indian leaders are hierarchy-oriented and directive because of their culture unlike the leaders from developed nations. In India, the subordinates rarely question their superiors because they respect hierarchy. Sometimes, they are risk-averse, and find it difficult to overcome volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity (VUCA). Therefore, Indian leadership style is different from other cultures and nations.

The average Indian struggles for his/her survival from cradle to grave. S/he hardly finds time to pursue creative activities and aspire to lead others. Only when people lead themselves comfortably they will be able to lead others successfully. Since Indians struggle for their basic necessities, they hardly think of leading others. In contrast, the people from developed nations meet their basic necessities, and are provided with social security measures. So they follow their passions and pursue creative activities. Above all, they find time to lead others. Hence, it is obvious that the leadership style of Indian style definitely varies from other cultures and nations especially the developed nations.


Conclusion

“Twenty-first-century leadership relationship dynamics are from the bottom-up rather than the top-down; from the outside-in, rather than the inside-out.” ―James Strock

India is a country of contrasts. Hence, you find a unique leadership style in India where it is more of hierarchy and bureaucracy which usually doesn’t work in the current global environment. Hence, there is an urgent need for Indian leaders to reinvent their leadership style with the prevailing global scenario to stay relevant and competent.   


“Be the change that you want to see in the world.” ―Mahatma Gandhi


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Friday, 31 August 2018

Are Politicians Wise and People Fools in India? ―Professor M.S. Rao






“Great minds discuss ideas, average minds discuss events, small minds discuss people” ―Eleanor Roosevelt


Everyday I go to gym and return home by walk which takes an hour. I do workout for an hour to keep myself physically fit and active. I have accepted fitness challenge―Hum Fit Toh India Fit to inspire youth. I read English newspaper in gym everyday and talk to at least one person everyday either to share my knowledge or to understand the latest developments from multiple perspectives. One day I observed a young man with a beard and a fire in his belly who was boxing aggressively. I found something interesting in him. Hence, I went to him and introduced myself and had a brief conversation with him. I found him with innovative ideas and insights. His ideas are thought-provoking and inspiring. He is an unconventional and out-of-the-box thinker. He is fearless and outspoken. Next day, I initiated conversation with him and the topic went to corruption and political scenario in India. I enjoyed his conversation and decided to write about the prevailing Indian political leaders and the so-called spiritual and religious gurus.

One of the easiest and effective methods to strike rich in India is to become a politician or a religious guru. The politicians become successful quickly when they play religious, regional, linguistic, caste and community cards in India. They instigate people by playing several cards to get votes and grab political power. Once they grab political power, they bring their kith and kin and promote them. The media is ready to support them to ensure their survival and gain some benefits. In this process, it is the people who get cheated at the end.

Another easy and respected way of earning money in India is to become a religious guru or a spiritual guru. Currently people have lots of conflicts and challenges. These religious gurus with unique attires and brands exploit people’s challenges. At times the rich politicians also approach them with their wishes and issues. Some of the religious gurus have connections with the top political brass. So they easily get lands and other benefits to start their trusts and bodies. So becoming a religious guru gives credibility, visibility and above all, sanctity. Indian media also supports such gurus to enhance their TRP ratings to ensure their survival.  

We also find a category of unknown people who kick up controversies on religion, caste, region and community to hit the limelight. When they are questioned, they quickly retreat. They are very happy because they are noticed by the people although for wrong reasons. This is another way of getting noticed quickly  to brand and market themselves. Unfortunately, such people have only visibility but no credibility and sanctity.

India is a country with a huge population with innumerable challenges and complexities. The political leaders and spiritual leaders exploit the emotions and the sentiments of the people to build their brands and market themselves. Their end is to mint money although they preach that their ends are to bring peace and prosperity in the society.  


Change Must Start Within You!

“A small body of determined spirits fired by an unquenchable faith in their mission can alter the course of history.” ― Mohandas K. Gandhi

When compared between a politician and a religious guru, the latter has better opportunities because s/he enjoys sanctity with material wealth. Hence, Indians must be careful with these two categories―political leaders and so-called spiritual and religious gurus who are experts in branding and marketing rather than addressing the people’s issues.

The change must start within the people. When people understand the hidden motives behind these politicians, they will reject them outright. It is unfortunate that even the educated people are often carried away by caste and community aspects. It is time we brought the change in the society to build a strong and prosperous India. Jai Hind!

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Friday, 24 August 2018

Quote on Morning - “10 minutes of preparation before bedtime can make the tasks in the following day 10 times easier.” —Professor M.S. Rao

Quote on Knowledge - “Words are more powerful than weapons. Pens are more powerful than guns. Knowledge is more powerful than money.” —Professor M.S. Rao

Quote on Indispensability - “Nothing will stop for anybody in this world. Nobody is indispensable.” —Professor M.S. Rao

Quote on Luck - “Diligence is the mother of good luck while indolence is the father of bad luck.” —Professor M.S. Rao

Quote on Resilient Leadership - “Resilient leaders make things fall into place unlike other leaders. They don’t blame their circumstances. Instead they take responsibility for their actions and invest their efforts to influence situations and outcomes.” —Professor M.S. Rao

Quote on Women - “Women often look from the perspective of others whereas men often look from their own perspective.” —Professor M.S. Rao

Quote on Curiosity “Be curious and creative to make your life a masterpiece of service.” —Professor M.S. Rao

“Next to God is your neighbor. Fortunately, we don’t have any Gods in India because we are all one family.” —Professor M.S. Rao

Thursday, 23 August 2018

Atal Bihari Vajpayee—A Great Poet, Patriot and Politician―Professor M.S. Rao









“I dream of an India that is prosperous, strong and caring. An India, that regains a place of honor in the comity of great nations.” —Atal Bihari Vajpayee


I am deeply saddened over the demise of India’s former Prime Minister, Atal Bihari Vajpayee. I personally admire his humility. He was a great patriot, poet and politician who is highly respected by all politicians cutting across political parties. He lived by his principles and contributed his best for the progress of India. I was very happy to see political leaders from all parties attending his funeral and expressing their condolences. It touched my heart and I got a trigger to write a few kind words about Indian politicians. After writing a brief article, I wanted to find out what people think about our Indian politicians in search engines. I was not happy as I did not find much of praise for our Indian politicians in search engines except a few past Indian leaders.

It is obvious that people are very cynic and pessimistic about our Indian politicians. I believe in the principle of taking the best from the worst. I strongly believe that no man is entirely good and no man is entirely bad. Every good politician like Mahatma Gandhi had some negative traits and every bad politician like Adolph Hitler had some good traits. Hence, In this post, I would love to explain a few positive aspects of Indian politicians. I am sure that readers might not appreciate my way of looking at the things. But I implore them to bear with my positive perspective about Indian politicians.


Greatness of Indian Politicians!

Indian politicians are better than their counterparts from other countries in a few aspects. They fight ideologically but respect other leaders personally. Although there is a strong feeling and impression that Indian politicians are corrupt and cunning but one thing that touches me is their ability to unite to ensure unity and integrity of India and respect other leaders personally. That is the culture of India and that is the greatness of India! Politicians from other countries must learn lessons from our Indian politicians and keep their political aspirations away from their personal relations. Jai Hind!


“Indian democracy's greatest strength is that we have always put the nation above politics.” —Atal Bihari Vajpayee


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Tuesday, 7 August 2018

Quote on Soft Skills - “Soft skills are polite and pleasing way of communicating with others, whereas hard skills are what you contribute in the workplace. Soft skills complement your hard skills. Precisely, soft skills are presentation of your hard skills in the workplace. Soft skills are interpersonal skills, whereas hard skills are job-related skills.” ―Professor M.S. Rao






“Soft skills are polite and pleasing way of communicating with others, whereas hard skills are what you contribute in the workplace. Soft skills complement your hard skills. Precisely, soft skills are presentation of your hard skills in the workplace. Soft skills are interpersonal skills, whereas hard skills are job-related skills.” ―Professor M.S. Rao
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