Day 15: Breaking Free From Blame

Pasuram 15 encapsulates a critical leadership quality: personal accountability. Andal emphasizes this through the powerful phrase, "Naanethan Ayiduga", which translates to "I myself will take the blame."

What does this mean for leaders today?

• Own Your Mistakes: When things go wrong, avoid the temptation to shift blame. Instead, take responsibility for your actions and decisions.
• Lead by Example: By owning up to your mistakes, you inspire your team to do the same. It fosters a culture of transparency and trust.
• Learn and Grow: Use setbacks as opportunities for growth. Reflect on what went wrong and take steps to prevent similar mistakes in the future.
• Empower Your Team: When your team members make mistakes, offer guidance and support. Help them learn from their errors and emerge stronger.

By embracing personal accountability, leaders can build stronger teams, enhance their reputation, and ultimately achieve greater success. Let's draw inspiration from ancient wisdom and apply it to our modern leadership journey.

ellE! iLam kiLiyE innam uRangudhiyO

chil enRu azhaiyEn min nangaiyeer pOdharuginREn

vallai un katturaigaL paNdE un vaay aRidhum

valleergaL neengaLE naanE thaan aayiduga

ollai nee pOdhaay unakkenna vERudaiyai

ellaarum pOndhaarO pOndhaar pOndhu eNNikkoL

val aanai konRaanai maatraarai maatrazhikka

vallaanai maayanai(p) paadElOr embaavaay