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'Leadership is about making people say: I can do anything for you'
August 29, 2007
I was a staunch Leftist in my college days and also when I was working in France. However, my experiences convinced me that Mahatma Gandhi's theory on entrepreneurship and growth is the best.
As Mahatma Gandhi said, 'We must become the change we want to see in the world.'
What an entrepreneurship needs is a strong leader who has to prove his or her belief in sacrifice and hard work. This gesture will in turn enthuse other team members to make bigger sacrifices.
A leader is an agent of change, and progress is made when that change is effected. Entrepreneurship is all about raising the aspirations of followers and enthusing people with a desire to reach for the stars.
To today's entrepreneurs, I have to say: 'follow in the footsteps of Mahatma Gandhi. For, it is he who created a vision for independence in India and raised the aspirations of our people'.
Leadership has to be absolute. Leadership is about making people say, 'I can do anything for you.'
A leader has to raise the confidence of followers. He should make them understand that tough times are part of life and that they will come out better at the end of it. He has to sustain their hope, and their energy levels to handle the difficult days.
The leader has to create an environment where each person feels secure enough to be able to disclose his or her mistakes, and resolves to improve.
Leaders have to walk the talk and demonstrate their commitment to a value system.
N R Narayana Murthy
Photograph: Reuben V
Also Read: Bill Gates' words of wisdom
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