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The good Leader

Scientists at the Rocket launching station in Thumba, were in the habit of working for nearly 12 to 18 hours a day. There were about Seventy such scientists working on a project. All the scientists were really frustrated due to the pressure of work and the demands of their boss but everyone was loyal to him and did not think of quitting the job.

One day, one scientist came to his boss and told him - Sir, I have promised to my children that I will take them to the exhibition going on in our township. So I want to leave the office at 5 30 pm.

His boss replied - O K, , You are permitted to leave the office early today.

The Scientist started working. He continued his work after lunch. As usual he got involved to such an extent that he looked at his watch when he felt he was close to completion.The time was 8.30 p.m

Suddenly he remembered of the promise he had given to his children. He looked for his boss,,He was not there. Having told him in the morning itself, he closed everything and left for home.

Deep within himself, he was feeling guilty for having disappointed his children.

He reached home. Children were not there.His wife alone was sitting in the hall and reading magazines. The situation was explosive, any talk would boomerang on him.

His wife asked him - Would you like to have coffee or shall I straight away serve dinner if you are hungry.

The man replied - If you would like to have coffee, i too will have but what about Children???

Wife replied- You don't know - Your manager came at 5 15 p.m and has taken the children to the exhibition.

What had really happened was

The boss who granted him permission was observing him working seriously at 5.00 p.m. He thought to himself, this person will not leave the work, but if he has promised his children they should enjoy the visit to exhibition. So he took the lead in taking them to exhibition

The boss does not have to do it everytime. But once it is done, loyalty is established.

That is why all the scientists at Thumba continued to work under their boss eventhough the stress was tremendous.

By the way , can you hazard a guess as to who the boss was????????

He was A P J Abdul Kalam.

From India, Madras
chapki_dp
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Hi
The article is quite interesting.I came across a article recently in Economic Times where it says that the loyalty curbs the attrition rate.I was wondering how its possible where job hopping is highest in the industry.Now i understood that certain aspects like leadership & few other people factor can really make a person feel loyal in spite of the pitfalls faced..
I will be glad if any one can answer whether leadership is an art or a skill...
Durga

From India, Coimbatore
karunadasp
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the story of our president is proud possession of every indian it is obvious one will forget his personal exigencies if put under to work for a excellent leader thank u for the nice stories
From Oman, Muscat
rajlivinglife
This one's for you...
Once there were two brothers... The elder brother gifted his younger brother a car as a gift.
While he was busy driving, an onlooker said, 'i wish i had a car like that';
A friend of the younger brother said,'I wish i had a brother like his brother';
But gifted guy said, 'I wish i were that elder brother'
Now thats how we are and what we look at when time comes...

Enjoy Living

From India, Hyderabad
karunadasp
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Nice story Very much agreed that every issue has its own imporatnce and it will emerge only when you look at it your own way nice quote too thanks karunadasp
From Oman, Muscat
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