POWER BRINGS RESPONSIBILITIES!

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POWER BRINGS RESPONSIBILITIES! - Radhakrishnan Pillai

 

 

All of us can recollect the ideas and ambitions we used to portray on being

asked to write an essay, " If I were the prime minister of India " in our school

days. We all used to imagine the utopian society if we were given an opportunity

to run it. Smartly carving our solutions to socio-economic, political and

security related problems, we could write endlessly provided that if we had all

the power of being the leader.

 

But is it easy to come in and remain in the power? Is it secured and safe to

remain at the top?

 

Chanakya says about what kind of dangers a king has to face,

 

" For the king, there is (danger of) revolt in the interior or in the outer

regions " (8.2.2)

 

The greatest danger for a king is of the revolt. This is what he has to be aware

of and protect himself from. What does revolt mean to a leader in business? It

means dissatisfaction of the employees, shareholders and, stakeholders who are

the integral parts of the organisation. There are also external threats from

suppliers, customers and clients.

 

Even politicians are aware that if they do not rule properly and people are

dissatisfied then the voters can over throw them.

 

How to keep everybody happy when you are in command of an organisation?

 

1. UNDERSTAND THE NEEDS OF MARKET

 

As a leader, it is important to understand the needs of the people in the

organisation as well as of the market and the industry. As long as you are

fulfilling the needs of them, they will be loyal to you. But while doing the

need's analysis one should also be able to differentiate between need and greed.

 

2. REMEMBER OLD CLIENTS WHILE MAKING NEW ONES

 

Business is not a one-time deal but a collection of deals over a period of time

which makes it a successful business. Hence, understanding the requirements of

people around is a continuous process. You should be always on the move. Keep

meeting your old clients regularly even when you are in the process of expanding

client base.

 

3. SOLVE THE PROBLEM IMMEDIATELY

 

To curb any revolt, early action is must. Similarly, it is necessary to curb the

dissatisfaction of the employees and clients, the moment any such issue crops

up. On sensing any threat in terms of market or labour unrest, pay attention to

it and resolve as soon as possible before it prolongs.

 

A good leader knows that only committed employees run an organisation. They also

are aware of the fact that only satisfied customers bring good business.