There are forwards and then there are some originals-- in whatsapp. Some thoughts and some threads take you to different plane of realization. One was from my childhood friend- Arnab... with his kind permission- quoting it below-
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Friends, recently on behalf of my ISB 2019 cohort, I had a chance to interact with commandant of Wagah/Atari outpost. I want to share a key learning from commandant’s experience that is equally applicable in our professional and personal life. My intent was to look for key leadership elements that the corporate world can apply.
So my question to him was - ‘ Amid all work pressures, continuous threat from enemy and a large team to manage, what keeps you going and motivated ?’. Commandant’s response came very naturally - ‘ Sirjee, गोली किसी के लिए भी सेम होती है. कामंडैंट हो या जवान, गोली किसी को भी मार सकती है. So, all of us in defence forces have a common threat and hence we build our own identity. That identity is known by our unity and camaraderie. We live for each other and protect each other that keeps us always motivated.The feeling of togetherness is ahead of any other feelings.’
Very simple yet Profound! Its trust, care for each other and a common purpose that keeps all moving amid unfavourable situations and perilous tasks. Let’s think this through and apply in our respective areas. May be we can turn our professional and personal world a better place with commandants simple tips. And by the way - Commandant is also a KV-ite!
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This touched a chord somewhere- I was so touched that i did the usual forward. First was to loved ones, then to teammates, then to all whom i thought will benefit from it. I told and retold this story during the frontline leadership courses.
The message that specially attracted me was the camaraderie during the tough times. That reminded me that leader is as strong as his team. Leader in any sphere of life should always be giver and nurturer. He/she has to sacrifice more to keep the common thread going on. If he keeps the team together then at time of crisis the team will give back. TEAM is nothing but together each of us achieve more. Leader is nothing but who binds and keeps it together by keeping the morale high and spirits up. An ideal leader has to work basis of chetwood credo. more on Chetwood credo and how it can be applied to leadership. But yes togetehrness starts from leader and then to team- which is hall mark of leadership.
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Friends, recently on behalf of my ISB 2019 cohort, I had a chance to interact with commandant of Wagah/Atari outpost. I want to share a key learning from commandant’s experience that is equally applicable in our professional and personal life. My intent was to look for key leadership elements that the corporate world can apply.
So my question to him was - ‘ Amid all work pressures, continuous threat from enemy and a large team to manage, what keeps you going and motivated ?’. Commandant’s response came very naturally - ‘ Sirjee, गोली किसी के लिए भी सेम होती है. कामंडैंट हो या जवान, गोली किसी को भी मार सकती है. So, all of us in defence forces have a common threat and hence we build our own identity. That identity is known by our unity and camaraderie. We live for each other and protect each other that keeps us always motivated.The feeling of togetherness is ahead of any other feelings.’
Very simple yet Profound! Its trust, care for each other and a common purpose that keeps all moving amid unfavourable situations and perilous tasks. Let’s think this through and apply in our respective areas. May be we can turn our professional and personal world a better place with commandants simple tips. And by the way - Commandant is also a KV-ite!
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This touched a chord somewhere- I was so touched that i did the usual forward. First was to loved ones, then to teammates, then to all whom i thought will benefit from it. I told and retold this story during the frontline leadership courses.
The message that specially attracted me was the camaraderie during the tough times. That reminded me that leader is as strong as his team. Leader in any sphere of life should always be giver and nurturer. He/she has to sacrifice more to keep the common thread going on. If he keeps the team together then at time of crisis the team will give back. TEAM is nothing but together each of us achieve more. Leader is nothing but who binds and keeps it together by keeping the morale high and spirits up. An ideal leader has to work basis of chetwood credo. more on Chetwood credo and how it can be applied to leadership. But yes togetehrness starts from leader and then to team- which is hall mark of leadership.
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