They say life is a playground, you are the player and you are ordained to perform on this stage of life which is sometimes so pleasing, sometimes so painful and ultimately indifferent. But no matter what, expectation from you is to play, play and play. This stage could be a school, a college, an institute, an organization or any community for that matter, obviously where a group of people live and complement each other to earn their daily breads. e.g. I go to an organization to earn my piece of bread. Expectations are somewhat different at the place where you earn your bread. Perhaps because you gain greens in return for your work, business or occupation as you endeavour to march towards next level of Maslow’s hierarchy.
As I step back and ponder over what constitutes a good or outstanding performance, I ask a question to myself. Is intelligence enough to get such performance from someone? The answer is plain no. In dying days of his/ her school, a teen thinks of unthinkable and believes in his/ her super abilities which are means to reach greater heights of achievements. Those are the days when dreams and ambitions are more individualistic in nature. But as it happens, earning bread is not only about realizing individual dreams. You become a part of a chain and value creation is more important at all the layers which in turn uplifts the entire mass.
So what are the qualities that are needed to work towards a macro goal and emerge as a great leader of all time? Well, I am yet to learn the nuances of leadership and I am glad that I am in process of learning those nuances. From where I could see is that the leadership has more to do with behaviour, attitude and empathy. Trust me – intelligence takes a back seat here. Behaviour which helps you fill whole ambience with insurmountable joy, attitude that helps you generate undying positivity around your environment and empathy that helps you share happiness and sorrows of your peers, colleagues and subordinates. And the fact of the matter is that it is all the more difficult to harbour high levels of behaviour, attitude and empathy as compared to intelligence. As I continue to discover minute aspects of leadership, I tend to take a pause and salute all those great friends, peers and colleagues who have helped me learn important lessons of life. Thank You All!
As I step back and ponder over what constitutes a good or outstanding performance, I ask a question to myself. Is intelligence enough to get such performance from someone? The answer is plain no. In dying days of his/ her school, a teen thinks of unthinkable and believes in his/ her super abilities which are means to reach greater heights of achievements. Those are the days when dreams and ambitions are more individualistic in nature. But as it happens, earning bread is not only about realizing individual dreams. You become a part of a chain and value creation is more important at all the layers which in turn uplifts the entire mass.
So what are the qualities that are needed to work towards a macro goal and emerge as a great leader of all time? Well, I am yet to learn the nuances of leadership and I am glad that I am in process of learning those nuances. From where I could see is that the leadership has more to do with behaviour, attitude and empathy. Trust me – intelligence takes a back seat here. Behaviour which helps you fill whole ambience with insurmountable joy, attitude that helps you generate undying positivity around your environment and empathy that helps you share happiness and sorrows of your peers, colleagues and subordinates. And the fact of the matter is that it is all the more difficult to harbour high levels of behaviour, attitude and empathy as compared to intelligence. As I continue to discover minute aspects of leadership, I tend to take a pause and salute all those great friends, peers and colleagues who have helped me learn important lessons of life. Thank You All!
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Wow! I feel heaviness at the back of my head. There is a lot to learn in this area and the input should come from one of the great bosses i had a pleasure of working with. :)
But one thing i am sure of: you are doing great and in the right path! Keep rocking!
Nice post to set anybody pondering Vishal. Intelligence is not a sufficient, but a necessary condition I believe. Not intelligence to be a rocket scientist ; but intelligence enough to succeed in whichever context.
Add to that, values, a people touch and perseverance and I believe you can have reasonable success. For outstanding success, you need another ingredient, I think - luck. But what the heck - enjoy the whole process; Que sera sera !!
@Kapil - thanks for the encouraging words... I look forward to enjoy the whole process as Ramesh says. It has been just wonderful to meet so many people around the globe and be a part of great workforce.
Definitely, you too are treading in the right direction. I wish you get to work with one of the great boss once again! :-) btw, how is lil one and proud mom doing... :)
@ Ramesh - Nice round-up. Oh yes, Values are indispensable for any type of performance. Luck plays its part too. But as you mentioned, the whole process is so enriching in itself and offers so much of learning. Infact so much to learn from you anyday... :)
Beautiful words Ramesh "enjoy the whole process", we forget enjoying all the time (as mentioned in your last post) and we have no control over luck so why bother about it :)
@ Vishal - The whole experience is really enriching if we just keep a positive outlook. Karmanye vadhika raste maaphaleshu kadachana (E&OE)
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