Leadership is such a quality, which by large is inherited by birth; however, by little sincere efforts a normal person of average qualities, can become a successful leader. Leadership here does not specifically symbolically mean political leaders, but it calls in to lead in all the spheres of life. Those who are powerful potential leaders, they have control over others while weak leaders not only drown themselves, but let sink their companies and followers too. Lack of proper leadership results in the ruining of family, house, organization, business, religion, politics and other walks of life.
REDEEMING POWER WITHIN
He whose joy is within, whose pleasure is within, and whose light is within, that devotee, being well established in the supreme, attains to absolute freedom.
What is true Leadership?
The quotes of a few and eminent leaders regarding ‘Leadership’ is given below–
- Great leaders possess certain qualities, which give inspiration to the whole nation and inspire the people to undertake great tasks.
—Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru - When we are under impression that we are leader, probably then we are under the leadership of others.
—Boyran - If the leader of the blind men is also blind then he along with his follower will fall into a well.
—Bible - Reasoning and decision are the qualities of a good and anable leader.
—Tessitus - If a man is in the possession of these three qualities, viz. self-confidence, determination and non-attachment, he under the shell of all these liberal qualities, can be a successful leader.
—Bharat Parijat - Persons exhibiting their qualities under the cover of fraud and deceit, very soon lose the trust and fall flat on the ground.
-Guru Dutt - Prominent leaders should possesses divine tongue and be in a position to always think good of others.
-Yajur Veda - Any person who desires to undergo the cycle of experience, and is anxious to reach the destination of rest, without working for it, this restlessness is the indication, that he is unable to command a good leadership.
-Ramdhari Singh Dinkar
In today’s environment there is a demand for leaders in every field of life, who with the help of their strong determination, leave footprints of success on the path of which they tread. History never parts from them. Such people prove successful leaders. When a small incident can turn about the mind and heart of an ordinary person like Mohan Das Karam Chand Gandhi, he torched the heights of super humanity and acted like a guard for the entire nation. The miraculous leadership of ‘Bapu, can be summed up in these too lines
“Chal Padaya Jidhar Do Pag Dal Mein”
Chal Paday hote Pag Usi Aur.”
Only those persons can perform miracle who possess excellent characteristics in their personality and wherever they go their words become prophecy. While many persons in spite of holding high positions in reputed organizations, they are incapable when it comes to leadership qualities. Most of the youth who are desirous of proving their mettle in themselves are able to expose their leadership qualities of their personality.
Successful and victorious persons are always trusted, respected and honoured, wherever they go. The person possessing self-confidence is also honest and people by and large get attracted towards this quality.
The persons who is in possession of self-confidence, his each and every act whether it is conversing or maybe socializing, or be it personality, all reflect confidence. then the crowd accepts him as one of its leader and feels pride in accepting his each and every word. People are convinced by those persons who possess leadership qualities.
Those people whose minds are filled with doubts and fear, they cannot impress other persons. A few persons are able to impress us in the first meeting itself and appear to be part and parcel of the crowd and an impression of victory prevails among the crowd instantly. People immediately get to understand that this person is their leader, who would guide them and he is only person who possesses the power to make things moving. By mere feeling, such victorious vision starts circulating amongst the people itself. Such people when employ their powers to accomplish wonderful things, people instantly begin to have faith in them.
Development of the Capacity of Leadership
People who have reached the heights of glory, they have excelled in their fields. People with a strong determination to win the worldly race, in order to become a successful leader they have to set an example for themselves first. It has been rightly pointed:-
Par Updesh Kusshal Bahutere
In other words fruitful preaching is the not one which is given by speech, but it is reflected by the conduct and behaviour of the person itself.
It is rightly said in ‘Gita’ that only that person can acquire salvation who is regularly busy in performing his tasks. An impressive leader is fully aware of this fact that the deeds performed by him whether good or bad leaves an impact on his follower.
Growth of Familiarities
In whichsoever field we may work, if we wish that these people should listen to us then we should have a detailed knowledge of that particular field/area. Not only that, we should also be aware of the new development taking place in that area, then and only then we can lead the people of those area. Our authentic information and true knowledge, excellent communica-tion skills, and polite nature, all these qualities help in the acceptability of the path set by us. The acceptability of our guiding path is the acceptability of our leadership. Half truth and an ill-informed person can never reach the heights of leadership.
The clarity of the subject-matter helps us increase our credibility in that area. We should always try to improve the area of our work and interest on regular basis. Our objective does not come to an end by just achieving excellence in those areas, but in order to become a good leader other qualities should alo be equally developed. We should always be dedicated towards new ideas and keep progressing on old tasks. Those persons who are laborious, subject to improvements, and have excellent geographical knowledge, but are neither serious nor honest towards the system and they are unable to win over the confidence of the people.
Thus complete knowledge and excellent qualities accomplish with human values gives personality a complete perspective in all aspects. It is not expected of a successful and efficient leader to do the entire work by himself or has the capacity to do the work, but one quality he should possess and that is he should be capable of extracting work from each and every person. The most important qualification required of a leader is that all the people perform the duties assigned under the directions and guidance given. Many people who create an environment of terror, to accomplish their will, are never successful leaders.
Working Place v/s Leadership
In most of the offices and public places, we come across really selfish and greedy employees, and officers who have positioned themselves to those chairs. No body gets impressed by such people, so much so that even people employed under them do not like them. They expect at times a level of understanding and comradeship, but usually they get reciprocal of the same any person working under some person in hunger for respect and honour. Educated people cannot be treated take annuals, nor they can be compelled to work; rather, you can create such an environment where they work as per your desires.
If you are a head of an establishment, or a Manager in a multinational, do not count your employees, as just the numbers. Take care of them and listen to them; they shall inform you regarding their requirements, thereafter watch, that they shall leave no stone unturned to fulfil your wishes and desires. In order to gain the confidence and dedication of your colleagues and staff, it is very important for you not to ignore their difficulties and be ever ready to solve their problems.
Always keep this in mind that people do not accept those persons as their leaders who try to create hurdles in path of their colleagues and juniors under the influence of the chair/authority. Such people wait for adverse circumstances to take revenge. Such persons when surrounded by hostile environment, by close associates, look forward to their own pleasures and apparently show false concern.
For Owners, Directors and Managers
- Do not leave your office without the intimation of your departure and arrival date and time.
- Always give due time for each and every task.
- Whenever a new task is assigned to any worker, explain the details or procedure involved.
- Do not be partial at your workplace.
- Kindness should never be treated as your weakness.
- Do not hesitate to undertake harsh decisions.
- Do not leave your task unfinished; it creates adverse circumstances.
- Treat your employees well; take interest in their personal lives but do not overdo them.
- To stall a promotion for personal interest, is not advisable.
- Receiving of secret information from the employees should always be kept secretive. This will lead to more respect in their eyes.
- Talkative and clever employees should be told their mistakes and made to admit them. Give respect to your colleagues and juniors. Make them realize their importance to self and the organization.
- When you make a mistake, admit it.
- Create congenial environment at the workplace. Hold talks across the table. Such decisions are more effective and acceptable.
- General masses should be in favour of your decisions. Explain to them the negative aspects of the decision.
Principles of Truth
A person who leaves the tasks to attend others task first are great men or saints. Those people who accomplish then tasks and help others to achieve their objectives. Such people fall in category of bold and violent persons. And those persons who destroy others tasks to accomplish their goals, are selfish and evil and win un necessarily create problems in others jobs, create hurdles and problems, and be happy on seeing other under distress–come under which category of people–you can judge better.
(WHAT DO YOU THINK)
(YOUR DECISION)
ACTION PLAN
- What do you understand by leadership?
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……………………………………………………………………………………. - To be an impressive leader, elucidate his qualities.
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……………………………………………………………………………………. - How is it possible to increase the capacity of leadership?
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……………………………………………………………………………………. - Describe your profile at your workplace.
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……………………………………………………………………………………. - Describe how far are you satisfied by your working system.
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……………………………………………………………………………………. - Which types of people fall in the category of great men?
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……………………………………………………………………………………. - Which types of people are not acceptable as leaders?
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