Though distinct Manager and Leader could walk hand in hand. Anyone could become Manager but not everyone can become a Leader. A Leader can be a good Manager whilst a Manager can inculcate Leadership in him/her.
To me a, manager or leader should set examples. Leading things to perfection and always finding ways to improve what is being done.
A good manager to me is a person who is able to manage things even when nobody is around. If in an absence of a clerk, a manager should be able to do clerical job. When there is no one to clean up the desk, the manager should be able to clean it up. Right from the job of the least person in the hierarchy to the top person a manager should be able to adapt himself/herself to it.
When a manager adapts or functions at any role in a hierarchy he becomes a leader. He sets example to others. This will lead to better productivity and a better culture. First a Manager should cultivate in himself is to be humble. Second he should be able to adapt things. Third the manager should be diligent. Fourth the manager should be perfect. Fifth manager should not complain things.
Born leaders are there. But we can also become leaders by a thirst wanting to do something better for all.
Humble yourself and you'll be a leader tomorrow.
Friday, August 25, 2006
Wat Nxt?
What Next?
I remember my final year @ college. I was talking with a friend of mine. Having done B.A Archaeology I was wondering what I would do next. We've crossed several mile stone's Xth, 12th and now a graduate degree. Now what does life have in store for me? I looked as if am at the top of a mountain and no path before.
Things started changing. God led me. I landed in a Marketing Job with a Computer Education company in Chennai. I month I served with them. I was even doing some part time work with a Ministry. I applied for jobs. Nothing came by. My friends got job with Pager companies but I was wandering here and there.
Then I landed in a Software Company as a Junior. I was true to work. God rose me. I moved to another department and climbed the corporate ladder in a short span of time. In just 4 yrs of my career I was part of the management team. I switched company after 5 yrs of service. Even in the new company God has rose me up in 6mnths time.
I learnt lessons from my own life. God is always there for us. He will surely uplift us in this earthly life. For him to work in us, we have to work. We have to be committed and dedicated to the work we do. Be true to what you do. As Bible says "Obey your masters". This will surely uplift one in his/her life.
Keep Praying!!
I remember my final year @ college. I was talking with a friend of mine. Having done B.A Archaeology I was wondering what I would do next. We've crossed several mile stone's Xth, 12th and now a graduate degree. Now what does life have in store for me? I looked as if am at the top of a mountain and no path before.
Things started changing. God led me. I landed in a Marketing Job with a Computer Education company in Chennai. I month I served with them. I was even doing some part time work with a Ministry. I applied for jobs. Nothing came by. My friends got job with Pager companies but I was wandering here and there.
Then I landed in a Software Company as a Junior. I was true to work. God rose me. I moved to another department and climbed the corporate ladder in a short span of time. In just 4 yrs of my career I was part of the management team. I switched company after 5 yrs of service. Even in the new company God has rose me up in 6mnths time.
I learnt lessons from my own life. God is always there for us. He will surely uplift us in this earthly life. For him to work in us, we have to work. We have to be committed and dedicated to the work we do. Be true to what you do. As Bible says "Obey your masters". This will surely uplift one in his/her life.
Keep Praying!!
Thursday, August 17, 2006
A Clay Pot
My friend and I, about 3 yrs back went to Dakshina Chitra on the outskirts of Chennai, India. This is a place where houses of ancient Southern India had been modeled and kept. We walked through all those beautiful houses.
My friend had her hand tried on pottery. The wheel spanned.. she held the clay in her hand...we expected a pot to come..but then... it was an invention...it wasn't a pot!!! Then the potter guided her and delà... a beautiful pot came out from the wheel.
This gave me a thought that drives our lives. God created us out of clay.. yes we are just mud that can be blown away. We try to make lives on our own and we end up in failure. But when we commit our lives to God the Father.. He’ll guide us through his Son Jesus Christ and like how the potter helped my friend come out with a beautiful pot, God will make our lives beautiful and worthy.
I have experienced this in my life. Not knowing what to do after college I looked up to God. It's he who has rose me up in life. At such a young age God gifted me with best of his blessings. If not for his guidance I would not have been this far. Just his grace has made me walk. He is so good. As it is said “Taste and see that the Lord is good.”
Only when you taste you'll know his love for you. Do nothing but just commit yourself and your plans to him. He will make it the best that you can ever imagine.
My friend had her hand tried on pottery. The wheel spanned.. she held the clay in her hand...we expected a pot to come..but then... it was an invention...it wasn't a pot!!! Then the potter guided her and delà... a beautiful pot came out from the wheel.
This gave me a thought that drives our lives. God created us out of clay.. yes we are just mud that can be blown away. We try to make lives on our own and we end up in failure. But when we commit our lives to God the Father.. He’ll guide us through his Son Jesus Christ and like how the potter helped my friend come out with a beautiful pot, God will make our lives beautiful and worthy.
I have experienced this in my life. Not knowing what to do after college I looked up to God. It's he who has rose me up in life. At such a young age God gifted me with best of his blessings. If not for his guidance I would not have been this far. Just his grace has made me walk. He is so good. As it is said “Taste and see that the Lord is good.”
Only when you taste you'll know his love for you. Do nothing but just commit yourself and your plans to him. He will make it the best that you can ever imagine.
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