WHAT A LEADER SHOULD NOT DO – 10

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WHAT A LEADER SHOULD NOT DO – 10 - Radhakrishnan Pillai

 

 

 

 

 

Chanakya says,

 

" By the negligence and indolence of the king and because of the destruction of

well-being, (through these causes) decline, greed and disaffection are produced

in the subjects " (7.5.19-26)

 

A leader should never be careless. Even a small issue should not go unnoticed.

Secondly, a person's prosperity and well-being should never the disturbed. If

this is not followed, the downfall of the organization begins.

 

The primary reason for this is lethargy. Without a vision, greed slowly creeps

in. The organisations's separation and split starts.

 

Throughout these series the one message is " BE ALERT " . Keep watch over others

and also over yourself. Some tips on being alert:

 

1. BE IN TOUCH WITH THE LAST MAN

 

The challenge for any government is to check if the last man in the last village

is happy. Till that is achieved a leader's work is not complete. At times, we

find that what is reported is only the success of a few people. As a leader,

never go by these reports. Be on the ground yourself. Regularly track what even

a peon or a driver feels. Talk with them; understand what keeps them going or

makes them frustrated. Take corrective steps.

 

2. TAKE TIME OUT WITHOUT A REASON

 

In the corporate world most of the work is done based on agendas, results and

targets. It's important to open up your mind. It gives a fresh outlook to the

organization. There should be at least a small part of your day when you do

nothing! The space that gets created in your mind will give a new insight into

the work one does. With that insight go and apply new techniques.

 

3. KEEP WATCH

 

Keep a watch over people. Keep watch of what is happening in the industry. Keep

a watch on changes in the surroundings and your society. All things in the world

are interconnected. A small change is some other place will affect you soon, in

some way or the other. Therefore, keep yourself updated and informed in all

matters.

 

In this ten-part series, we dealt with 21 points that a leader should avoid

doing. A reader had written to me, " Sir, it is very difficult to follow as I

can't remember so many points "

 

Well, one does not have to remember all. If you practice even one of these, the

remaining will follow. They are interconnected. Just start - that is the only

way to be sure if these techniques work.

 

Good luck on the journey to discover the leader in you…