Time to Lead

Came across below interesting verses of Thirukkural which motivated me to write this article.

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sirappeenum selvam paerinum pirarkkuinnaa seiyaamai maachatrraar koal

In the above verse, Thiruvalluvar says "It is the determination of the spotless not to cause sorrow to others, although they could (by so causing) obtain the wealth which confers greatness."

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arivinaan aakuva thuntoh pirithinnoi thandhnoipol potrraak katai

In the above verse, Thiruvalluvar asks "What is the use of possessing knowledge if failed to feel other's pain as the pain of self?"

A Leader has to embody above two principles very strongly. A leader will not cause pain to anyone even they may get great wealth or fame by causing trouble to others. Kindness and Empathy are crucial to Leadership more than Knowledge.

Leadership is not devising strategy for the team to climb the corporate ladder by pulling down one another. Every team member must feel safe physically and psychologically under a dynamic Leader. Leadership is to ensure we create more leaders who become the better version of themselves, who live authentically, who do not cause harm to others, who are not intimidated by other's success, who collaborate effectively as a team, who walk the talk. Leaders cannot preach anything to team, they should themselves demonstrate and show how the mountains are moved. Inspiring by Living is the real Leadership!!

Grouping, strategising, playing politics may sometimes help to achieve success which will fade after death. Touching lives, Spreading love, Lifting one another is the real success that will stay even beyond death!!

Everyone have a space in the Universe which they rightfully deserve that cannot be stolen.

Its Time to Lead with Empathy to make a better planet. No Competition, only Collaboration!