I was deeply saddened to learn of Dashrath’s death and I would like to express my sincere sympathy. He was with the company for many years; I pray to God that his soul rest in peace. Many will miss him. My condolences to the Dashrath’s Family.
The departed are not truly dead, as their name still lives on.
I believe that people you trust hurt you the most, it hurts because what they do affects you the most, they can be your Friends your Family or Boss. You trust the ones you love, you open up to them, you give your heart and spirit to them and in return what you get is pain, sadness and loneliness.
“The scars you can’t see are the hardest to heal”
I had a discussion with a friend the other day, and we were discussing the fact that leadership is not about being the head of a company or a team, it’s about a way of being. It’s having the ability or the presence to inspire people to trust you. You can’t lead if you don’t have the trust of those around you.
I came up with my list of what leadership means to me, and what attributes a person must have to be a leader:
Talent
To me, a person needs to demonstrate talent – they need to be able to lead by example, and also be a high performer that sets them ahead of the pack. They need to be very good at what they do.
Judgement
To me, this covers many qualities and attributes. A leader has good judgement with decision-making; they need to have good judgement when it comes to understanding their impact on others.
Strength
Having the strength to do what needs to be done and to support others when they need it, is a core part of leadership in my mind. Leaders need to be strong for the people who follow them, and they need to be able to ride out the storms, as well as build new pathways.
Focus
A leader needs to know which direction to lead the team – a focus on both the journey and the outcomes is important. In my mind, a good leader needs to be really clear on the game plan and the end game.
