Leadership In Action 1.0
Suresh Mansharamani ?
Co-Founder & Chief Energy Officer @ Tajurba | India’s Leading Business Mentor and OKR Expert | Helping SMEs to Scale up, 3X Profits, Dominate and Launch SME IPO | Investor
"Leadership is based on inspiration, not domination; on cooperation, not intimidation."- William Arthur Wood
Civilizations would not have flourished, revolutions would not have begun, wars would not have been won and the word "freedom" would not have any meaning if, the time had not have given us leaders. One who stood for the rights of all even after facing self-loss. Today in the 21st century the word leadership is often accounted with organization or business but you are a leader in your society, city, country, and family. As the great saying, leaders are not born, they are made. Following are the points which can help you turn into a great leader-
1. Nourish Humbleness- Leadership is an action, not a position. You need not be a CEO to be a leader, you can be a leader in your profession as a teacher, coach, parent etc. Leadership should not be just a part of your profession but should be a philosophy of life. Visionary leaders are consistently compassionate. They constantly show kindness to their team and think about the ways to show that their concern is sincere. Be kind to people you lead. Respect and cherish them. The best example to sight here would be of Gandhi who was a great leader in history. Once he was deboarding a train and accidentally slipped his shoe on the track and as the train started to move he couldn't retrieve it. And what he did next was remarkable that he removed his other shoe and threw near the first one. When asked for the cause of his action he replied: "now the poor man who will find these shoes will have a pair to use and reduce his suffering". He was humble and a great leader. Always frame a mindset of a beginner who is keen to learn and keep nourishing humbleness inside you.
2. Become A Visionary- A visionary sees light in dark. Envisioning the picture of future in present and taking the requisite measure is a quality every leader must develop. Your vision can become a motivation and can actually drive you to do and achieve more. Every step that you take must take you closer to that imaginary bright future. That is the ultimate secret of their greatness as leaders. The best leaders recognize that leadership is a craft, not a gift. They constantly work to refine their art. Developing a mindset which is present-based and future-focused gives great leaders an advantage. Living in present to manage and improve current situations as well as forecasting clear blueprint of future is the methodology. Find a vision you can invest every ounce of yourself within
3. Have A Purpose- A leader's purpose is to create more leaders, not followers. Your purpose is the reason to get out of the bed every single morning, your purpose defines you and motivates you unconditionally. Be it CEO's or clerks, all have the desire to be a part of something bigger than themselves. What I believe is having a purpose bigger than yourselves can fulfill this desire. Once a young student traveled many miles to find a famous spiritual master. When he finally met this man he told him that his main goal in life was to be the wisest man in the land. This is why he needed the best teacher. Seeing the young boy’s enthusiasm, the master agreed to share his knowledge with him and took him under his wing. ‘How long will it take before I find enlightenment? ’the boy immediately asked. ‘At least five years,’replied the master. ‘That is too long,’said the boy. ‘I cannot wait five years! What if I study twice as hard as the rest of your students?’‘Ten years,’ came the response. ‘Ten years! Well, then how about if I studied day and Read Full Article Here