“What makes life in Indian organizations difficult is the widespread prevalence of this very contemptuous pride. It stops us from listening to our juniors, subordinates and people down the line. You cannot expect a person to deliver results if you humiliate him, nor can you expect him to be creative if you abuse him or despise him. The line between firmness and harshness, between strong leadership and bullying, between discipline and vindictiveness is very fine, but it has to be drawn.”
"If you want to shine like a sun, first burn like a sun."
- A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Ambition
"If four things are followed - having a great aim, acquiring knowledge, hard work, and perseverance - then anything can be achieved."
- A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Success
"Building capacity dissolves differences. It irons out inequalities."
- A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Empowerment
"Small aim is a crime."
- A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Ambition
"You see, God helps only people who work hard. That principle is very clear."
- A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Hard Work
"Motivation is the art of getting people to do what you want them to do because they want to do it."
- Dwight D. Eisenhower
Leadership
"Pay attention to those employees who respectfully ask why. They are demonstrating an interest in their jobs and exhibiting a curiosity that could eventually translate into leadership ability."
- Harvey Mackay
Leadership
"Everyone talks about building a relationship with your customer. I think you build one with your employees first."
- Angela Ahrendts
Leadership
"Leaders can let you fail and yet not let you be a failure."
- Stanley McChrystal
Leadership
"An organization's ability to learn, and translate that learning into action rapidly, is the ultimate competitive advantage."
- Jack Welch
Leadership