Sunday, 17 February 2019

Leadership Lessons from Subramania Bharati: Reform, Perform and Transform―Share if You Care!






"Let the sky fall, when it crumbles, we will stand tall and face it all together." —Subramanya Bharathiyar
அச்சமில்லை அச்சமில்லை அச்சமென்பதில்லையே
துச்சமாக எண்ணி நம்மைத் தூறு செய்த போதினும்


There are several leaders who changed the face of India with their courage, creativity, and contribution. The list is endless. In this post, I will discuss Subramanya Bharathiyar, his creative leadership and the lessons we must learn from his leadership.


Subramanya Bharathiyar (Dec. 11, 1882—Sept. 11, 1921)

“Live in the present and shape the future, do not be casting lingering looks to the distant past for the past has passed away, never again to return.” —Subramanya Bharathi

Subramanya Bharati was a great poet, patriot, nationalist, freedom fighter, and social reformer. He was also known as "Mahakavi Bharati." He is considered the father of the modern Tamil style. He was born in Thoothukudi and lived in Triplicane, Chennai. He lived in Varanasi where he had a Sikh friend. He loved Sikhs and wore a turban and a beard like Sikhs. He was associated with Mahatma Gandhi during India’s freedom struggle. He moved to Puducherry during the freedom struggle and lived for 10 years. Puducherry is a land of creativity and cultural prosperity where he translated the Bhagavad Gita into Tamil. He died poor in pocket but rich in heart.


Leadership Lessons—Reform, Perform and Transform

"World will prosper in knowledge and intellect if both men and women are deemed equal." —Subramanya Bharathi

There are several lessons you must learn from Bharathiyar’s creative leadership. Here are some of them.  
  • Walk your talk.
  • Be fearless. Do what is just and right.
  • Don’t compromise with your principles and philosophies.
  • Advocate women empowerment.
  • Be rich in ideas in spite of being poor economically.
  • When the going gets tough tough gets going.
  • Emphasize on knowledge, not wealth.


Conclusion

“He who writes poetry is not a poet. He whose poetry has become his life, and who has made his life his poetry - it is he who is a poet.” —Subramanya Bharathi

Bharathiyar contributed immensely for poetry and India’s freedom struggle. As a mark of respect for his contribution, Bharathiar University was named after him in Coimbatore in 1982; the road was named after him in New Delhi; award was instituted after him by the Ministry of Human Resources; and statues erected in various places including Indian Parliament, Marina Beach, Chennai, and Puducherry.

You are gifted with one life and you must deliver your goods with excellence without craving for any attention and seeking approval from others to provide meaning to your life.

Subramanya Bharati remains an inspiration for all Indians, especially for Tamilians. He will be remembered forever in Indian history for his courageous and creative leadership. Jai Hind.


“He who forgets not God and fails not in his duty, no matter whatever befalls him and however much he suffers, will at the end attain honor and happiness." —Subramanya Bharathi


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Monday, 11 February 2019

Leadership Lessons from Kiran Bedi: Work for Satisfaction, not for Recognition―Share if You Care!





“I had a clear vision: if I take up an assignment, I'll do full justice to it; otherwise I'll walk away.” —Kiran Bedi


There are several women leaders who changed the face of India with their charisma, courage, and contribution. The list is endless. In this post, I will discuss Kiran Bedi, her leadership style and the lessons we must learn from her leadership.

Kiran Bedi is an educator, sportsperson, police officer, social activist, spiritualist, author, reformer, politician, philosopher, and above all, a servant leader. She is a multi-faceted personality with immense experience and expertise with the breadth of knowledge in various spheres and depth of knowledge in police force.


Leadership Lessons—Be Your Own Boss

“My motto in life is that nothing is impossible, no target unachievable - one just has to try harder and harder.” —Kiran Bedi

Kiran Bedi was the first Indian woman to join the Indian Police Service. She is a visionary leader and a strategist. She emphasizes the importance of goal setting to provide you a mental blueprint and save your time thus taking you towards success. She is a great communicator who shares with anecdotes, inspiring examples, and illustrations. She believes that passion must come within you. She implores to have a hunger for happiness. Here are some lessons to learn from her leadership.
  • Have an internal locus of control. Believe in yourself. Set your own goals. Work with excellence. Compete with yourself. Raise your bar constantly.
  • Be passionate about your profession. Contribute your best without expecting any returns. Work for satisfaction, not for recognition.
  • You are the product of your choices. 90 percent of your life depends on you while the 10 percent of your life depends on external forces and factors which are beyond your control.
  • Walk your talk. Lead by example.
  • Be an effective time manager.
  • Be courageous and stand by your principles and philosophies.  
  • Connect with common people. Participate actively in developmental activities.  
  • Build a strong team. When your team trusts you they support you wholeheartedly and you can deliver your goods effectively.
  • Don’t blame the circumstances. Work with what you have. Remember, it is the bad tradesmen who blame their tools.
  • Invest your efforts consistently without an obsession for outcomes.
  • Emphasize excellence. Invest your heart and soul in whatever you do. Hate being an ordinary individual. Instead, love being an extraordinary individual.
  • Life is an incline either you go up or go down.
  • Rise above pettiness and petty people. Stay away from the people who hold you back.
  • Empower women. Women must be economically independent to assert themselves.  
  • Practice gratitude to keep you happy forever.  
  • Have an inner urge to serve others. Don’t compromise with your efforts. Add value to others consistently and make a difference in their lives.  

I served in the Indian Air Force and my first posting was to the Air Force Station, Race Course, New Delhi in 1983 and then posted to Air Force Station, Chandigarh. I heard about Kiran Bedi through the word of mouth and media about her courageous decisions to improve the traffic system and the value she added to her profession. I was personally inspired by her charisma, courage, and leadership. 


Be Part of the Solution, not the Problem

“The focus is what is right before you - to give it your best. It sows the seeds of tomorrow.” —Kiran Bedi

Kiran Bedi is a creative genius who knows what she wants from her and others. She says that the human mind is the traffic of thoughts. Ultimately one thought will supersede which is the ultimate thought to pursue. Sometimes, there is a traffic jam, and to clear the traffic jam, you must relax and meditate.  

Kiran Bedi brought revolutionary changes in the prison by reforming the prisoners. She initiated several reforms and brought the change in spite of the scarcity of funds and resources. She says that crime is the product of a distorted mind. She encouraged meditation and spiritualism. She is a courageous leader and a servant leader.

Kiran Bedi kicked up several controversies wherever she went because she followed the rules without any fear. She came out with flying colors because she was just and right. She is upright and forthright. She was referred to as Crane Bedi as she had the guts to toy the Prime Minister’s car due to the violation of parking rules. Everybody was equal to her. She added value to her profession wherever she went and whatever she was assigned in spite of inadequate resources and funds. Succinctly, she is part of the solution, not the problem.


Work for Satisfaction, not for Recognition

“I have always nurtured a zeal inside me to live and serve the underprivileged community.” —Kiran Bedi

Kiran Bedi is flexible and adaptable. She is sensitive and compassionate. She follows spirituality. She is attracted by the real world, not fiction. She appreciates reading books on leadership, management, and spirituality. She is the founder of two voluntary organizations, namely, Navajyoti and India Vision Foundation.  

Kiran Bedi is a self-made woman who rose from the ranks with her hard work, grit, and determination. She received a number of accolades including President's Gallantry Award in 1979; Magsaysay Award for Government Service in 1994; Pride of India in 1999; and Mother Teresa Memorial National Award for Social Justice in 2005. Learn lessons from her leadership to excel as a courageous and servant leader. You are gifted with one life and you must deliver your goods with excellence without craving for any attention and seeking approval from others to provide meaning to your life.

Kiran Bedi remains an inspiration for all Indians especially for women.  She will be remembered forever in the Indian history for her courageous and servant leadership. Jai Hind.


“I believe in prayer. I believe in gratitude and serving people.” —Kiran Bedi

Reference
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Saturday, 9 February 2019

Leadership Lessons from Indira Gandhi―Share if You Care!







“I have lived a long life, and I am proud that I spend the whole of my life in the service of my people. I am only proud of this and nothing else. I shall continue to serve until my last breath, and when I die, I can say, that every drop of my blood will invigorate India and strengthen it.” —Indira Gandhi


Indira Gandhi was one of the most charismatic women leaders of India. She was renowned for her courageous leadership and daring decisions whether it was winning the war against Pakistan in 1971 or flushing out the militants from the Golden Temple in 1984. She was also infamous for imposing emergency and an unprecedented centralization of power. In this post, we will discuss her leadership style and the lessons we must learn from her leadership.


Leadership Lessons

“You must learn to be still in the midst of activity and to be vibrantly alive in repose.” —Indira Gandhi

Indira Gandhi was the only first woman Prime Minister of India. She was the second longest serving Indian Prime Minister after Pundit Jawaharlal Nehru. She encountered several challenges one after another in her personal life and political career. However, she came out with flying colors with her grit and determination. She survived and succeeded in a male-dominated society. It is obvious from her challenges and controversies that she was the most interesting and inspiring leader at that time. There are several lessons you can learn from her leadership. Here are some of them.  
  • Walk your talk.
  • Be a great communicator.
  • Connect with the common people emotionally.
  • Overcome volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA).
  • Convert your threats into opportunities.
  • Encounter the challenges head-on.  
  • Make bold decisions.
  • Be tenacious and resilient.
  • Encourage women empowerment.
  • Stand by your principles and philosophies.

I served in the Indian Air Force and my first posting was to the Air Force Station, Race Course, New Delhi in 1983. I served there for three months. I was fortunate to see Indira Gandhi regularly because her residence was a walkable distance to my residence.  I was personally inspired by her grace, charisma, and leadership. 


Conclusion

“All my games were political games; I was, like Joan of Arc, perpetually being burned at the stake.” —Indira Gandhi

Indira Gandhi was a bold, beautiful, and brilliant woman leader. She was loyal to her nation and expected loyalty from her team. She consulted her team before making decisions. Once she made the decisions, she never looked back. She was firm and determined. She adopted nationalization, abolished privy purses, and liberated Bangladesh from Pakistan. She was successful in the Green Revolution, joining the club of countries with nuclear weapons, and building a strong nation. She was a stateswoman. She led our nation despite several constraints and stiff opposition both at home and abroad. She made India a powerful nation in South Asia.

Indira Gandhi received several awards for her contribution to India and world including Bharat Ratna and Bangladesh Freedom Honour.  She was named "Woman of the Millennium" in an online poll organized by the BBC.

Learn lessons from her leadership to excel as a courageous leader. You are gifted with one life and you must deliver your goods with excellence without craving for any attention and approval from others to provide meaning to your life.

Indira Gandhi remains an inspiration for all Indians and will be remembered forever in Indian history for her courageous leadership and contribution. Jai Hind.


“Forgiveness is a virtue of the brave.” —Indira Gandhi


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Leadership Lessons from Jhansi Rani Lakshmibai―Share if You Care!






"The Ranee was remarkable for her bravery, cleverness, and perseverance; her generosity to her subordinates was unbounded. These qualities, combined with her rank, rendered her the most dangerous of the rebel leaders." —General Sir High Rose


There are several women leaders who contributed to India’s independence and prosperity. The list is endless. In this post, I will discuss Rani Lakshmibai, her leadership style, and the lessons we must learn from her leadership.

Rani Lakshmibai was born on 19 November 1828 in Varanasi, India and died on 18 June 1858 near Gwalior. She was an educated, civilized, bold, brilliant, and beautiful woman. She became the ruler of Jhansi when she was barely 18 years old. She was an incredible and inspiring leader. She was an iconic leader who fought for India’s independence. She fought valiantly and gave a tough time to the British. She emerged as the mascot for Indian nationalism.


Leadership Lessons

Rani Lakshmibai was self-educated and a voracious reader. There are several lessons you can learn from her leadership. Here are some of them.  
  • Be courageous to face the challenges.
  • Be honest and straightforward.
  • Overcome volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity.
  • Encourage women empowerment.
  • Stand by your principles and philosophies.


Conclusion

“Whatever Rani Laxmibhai's faults in British eyes may have been, her countrymen will ever remember that she was driven by ill-treatment into rebellion and that she lived and died for her country. We cannot forget her contribution to India." —Colonel Malleson

Films and serials have been named on her eulogizing her fight for independence. Kangana Ranaut played the lead role in the film, Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi which was released on 25 January 2019. Learn lessons from her leadership to excel as a successful leader. You are gifted with one life and you must deliver your goods sincerely without craving for any attention and approval to provide meaning to your life.

Rani Lakshmibai was a legend who lived her life without any fear. She remains an inspiration for all Indians and will be remembered forever in Indian history for her courageous leadership. Jai Hind.


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Tuesday, 22 January 2019

“Everyday morning when I wake up from my bed, I thank God for gifting me one more day for sharing my knowledge free with the world and making a difference.” —Professor M.S. Rao



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Monday, 21 January 2019

“My perfect day includes writing books, sharing knowledge free of charge with the world, coaching others, adding value to others, and building a better world.” —Professor M.S. Rao



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Tuesday, 15 January 2019

“In India, the unmarried go for employment to please their parents; married stay in employment to earn the livelihood for their family; and aged people go for employment to survive and pay their medical bills.” —Professor M.S. Rao




“In India, the unmarried go for employment to please their parents;  married stay in employment to earn the livelihood for their family; and aged people go for employment to survive and pay their medical bills.” —Professor M.S. Rao
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“Appearances are often deceptive. Hence, emphasize attitude, not appearance.” —Professor M.S. Rao




“Appearances are often deceptive. Hence, emphasize attitude, not appearance.” —Professor M.S. Rao
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“It is not the length of the role that matters but the life in the role that matters for the actors in films.” —Professor M.S. Rao




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“You don’t have to be good with the people when you make your decisions but you must do good to the people when you make your decisions.” —Professor M.S. Rao




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“Never carry the guilt of separating children from their parents.” —Professor M.S. Rao





“Never carry the guilt of separating children from their parents.” —Professor M.S. Rao 
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“The paradox of the Indian society is that people associate with their leaders based on community considerations whereas leaders associate with others based on class considerations.” —Professor M.S. Rao




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