Hi friends,
A very good morning to all you guys.
Thought for the day: Some people resemble a cheap watch. They are not dependable.
It would be unrealistic to expect an inexpensive, mass-produced watch to perform with the same degree of accuracy as a finely crafted Rolex. They are not made with the same quality of materials or with the same craftsmanship.
Yet we somehow think that we do not need to give the same attention to our most important asset: 'Ourselves'.
* Don't leave something as important as your character to chance.
* Choose the character traits you admire, and work to develop them.
* Don't be discouraged when you stumble.
Building character is a process that takes a lifetime to complete. Fortunately, like anything else, the more you work at character building, the better you become at it.
Cheers
Bhartesh
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Tuesday, September 23, 2008
'A Leader should know how to manage failure'
Friends,
Very inspiring story on Leadership
Former President of India APJ Abdul Kalam:
'A Leader should know how to manage failure'
India Knowledge @ Wharton: Could you give an example, from your own experience, of how leaders should manage failure?
Kalam: Let me tell you about my experience. In 1973, I became the project director of India's satellite launch vehicle program, commonly called the SLV-3. Our goal was to put India's "Rohini" satellite into orbit by 1980. I was given funds and human resources, but was told clearly that by 1980 we had to launch the satellite into space. Thousands of people worked together in scientific and technical teams towards that goal.
By 1979, (I think the month was August) we thought, we were ready. As the project director, I went to the control center for the launch. At four minutes before the satellite launch, the computer began to go through the checklist of items that needed to be checked. One minute later, the computer program put the launch on hold; the display showed that some control components were not in order. My experts (I had four or five of them with me) told me not to worry; they had done their calculations and there was enough reserve fuel. So I bypassed the computer, switched to manual mode, and launched the rocket. In the first stage, everything worked fine. In the second stage, a problem developed. Instead of the satellite going into orbit, the whole rocket system plunged into the Bay of Bengal. It was a big failure.
That day, the chairman of the Indian Space Research Organization, Prof. Satish Dhawan, had called a press conference. The launch was at 7:00 am, and the press conference (where journalists from around the world were present) was at 7:45 am at ISRO's satellite launch range in Sriharikota [in Andhra Pradesh in southern India].
Prof. Dhawan, the leader of the organization, conducted the press conference himself. He took responsibility for the failure. He said that the team had worked very hard, but that it needed more technological support. He assured the media that in another year, the team would definitely succeed. Now, I was the project director, and it was my failure, but instead, he took responsibility for the failure as chairman of the organization.
The next year, in July 1980, we tried again to launch the satellite -- and this time we succeeded. The whole nation was jubilant. Again, there was a press conference. Prof. Dhawan called me aside and told me, "You conduct the press conference today."
I learned a very important lesson that day. When failure occurred, the leader of the organization owned that failure. When success came, he gave it to his team. The best management lesson I have learned did not come to me from reading a book; it came from that experience
Very inspiring story on Leadership
Former President of India APJ Abdul Kalam:
'A Leader should know how to manage failure'
India Knowledge @ Wharton: Could you give an example, from your own experience, of how leaders should manage failure?
Kalam: Let me tell you about my experience. In 1973, I became the project director of India's satellite launch vehicle program, commonly called the SLV-3. Our goal was to put India's "Rohini" satellite into orbit by 1980. I was given funds and human resources, but was told clearly that by 1980 we had to launch the satellite into space. Thousands of people worked together in scientific and technical teams towards that goal.
By 1979, (I think the month was August) we thought, we were ready. As the project director, I went to the control center for the launch. At four minutes before the satellite launch, the computer began to go through the checklist of items that needed to be checked. One minute later, the computer program put the launch on hold; the display showed that some control components were not in order. My experts (I had four or five of them with me) told me not to worry; they had done their calculations and there was enough reserve fuel. So I bypassed the computer, switched to manual mode, and launched the rocket. In the first stage, everything worked fine. In the second stage, a problem developed. Instead of the satellite going into orbit, the whole rocket system plunged into the Bay of Bengal. It was a big failure.
That day, the chairman of the Indian Space Research Organization, Prof. Satish Dhawan, had called a press conference. The launch was at 7:00 am, and the press conference (where journalists from around the world were present) was at 7:45 am at ISRO's satellite launch range in Sriharikota [in Andhra Pradesh in southern India].
Prof. Dhawan, the leader of the organization, conducted the press conference himself. He took responsibility for the failure. He said that the team had worked very hard, but that it needed more technological support. He assured the media that in another year, the team would definitely succeed. Now, I was the project director, and it was my failure, but instead, he took responsibility for the failure as chairman of the organization.
The next year, in July 1980, we tried again to launch the satellite -- and this time we succeeded. The whole nation was jubilant. Again, there was a press conference. Prof. Dhawan called me aside and told me, "You conduct the press conference today."
I learned a very important lesson that day. When failure occurred, the leader of the organization owned that failure. When success came, he gave it to his team. The best management lesson I have learned did not come to me from reading a book; it came from that experience
Monday, September 22, 2008
Life gives answers in three different ways
Friends,
Something very beautiful came across that I wanted to share.
Life gives answers in three different ways.
It says YES and gives you what you want;
It says NO and gives you something better
It says wait and gives you the best.
Thus why crib when Life has only good in store. We tend to expect and thats why we feel let down. Do your best and leave the rest in the hands of the almighty.
Change of perception in life;
* Be positive
* Think only for the betterment of yourself and everyone around you,
* Be sure that whatever happens, there's a reason behind it and it will never be bad.
* Live your Life as if its the last day, you will notice that you will only try to achieve the best and be your best self.
Please share your opinions, agreements,disagreements on the same.
Smile :)
Something very beautiful came across that I wanted to share.
Life gives answers in three different ways.
It says YES and gives you what you want;
It says NO and gives you something better
It says wait and gives you the best.
Thus why crib when Life has only good in store. We tend to expect and thats why we feel let down. Do your best and leave the rest in the hands of the almighty.
Change of perception in life;
* Be positive
* Think only for the betterment of yourself and everyone around you,
* Be sure that whatever happens, there's a reason behind it and it will never be bad.
* Live your Life as if its the last day, you will notice that you will only try to achieve the best and be your best self.
Please share your opinions, agreements,disagreements on the same.
Smile :)
Never Quit
Dear Friends,
Life is beautiful and we still crib about it. Its just being HUMAN and we cant help. Seldom can we think positively when we are crunched in a complicated situation and WE GIVE UP or we blame.
These small stories stands as reminders to us. Whosoever has written it must be having wonderful thoughts. Since I found it good and touching, I thought of reminding all my friends on the same.
There a quite a few stories that I have read or I do touch upon which has made as impact on my life. I would like to share with you guys as well.
NEVER QUIT....
One day a man decided to quit everything... his job, his relationship, his spirituality. He wanted to get rid of his life.
He went to the woods to have one last talk with God. God, he said "Can you give me one good reason not to quit"
God's answer surprised him
"Look around", God said. "Do you see the fern and the bamboo?"
The man replied, "Yes".
"When I planted the fern and the bamboo seeds, I took very good care of them. I gave them light. I gave them water. The fern quickly grew from the earth. Its brilliant green covered the floor. Yet nothing came from the bamboo seed. But I did not quit on the bamboo. In the second year the Fern grew more vibrant and plentiful. And again, nothing came from the bamboo seed. But I did not quit on the bamboo."
God said, "In the third year there was still nothing from the bamboo seed. But I would not quit. In year four, again, there was nothing from the bamboo seed. I would not quit".
God said, "and then in the fifth year a tiny sprout emerged from the earth. Compared to the fern it was seemingly small and insignificant...But just 6 months later the bamboo rose to over 100 feet tall. It had spent the five years growing roots. Those roots made it strong and gave it what it needed to survive. I would
not give any of my creations a challenge it could not handle".
God said again, "Did you know, my creation, that all this time you have been struggling, you have actually been growing roots. I would not quit on the bamboo. I will never quit on you. Don't compare yourself to others".
God said, "The bamboo had a different purpose than the fern. Yet they both make the forest beautiful. Your time will come. You will rise high".
Moral: In life never lose hope and never give up or QUIT and Success will come to you sooner or later in life.
Cheers,
B
Life is beautiful and we still crib about it. Its just being HUMAN and we cant help. Seldom can we think positively when we are crunched in a complicated situation and WE GIVE UP or we blame.
These small stories stands as reminders to us. Whosoever has written it must be having wonderful thoughts. Since I found it good and touching, I thought of reminding all my friends on the same.
There a quite a few stories that I have read or I do touch upon which has made as impact on my life. I would like to share with you guys as well.
NEVER QUIT....
One day a man decided to quit everything... his job, his relationship, his spirituality. He wanted to get rid of his life.
He went to the woods to have one last talk with God. God, he said "Can you give me one good reason not to quit"
God's answer surprised him
"Look around", God said. "Do you see the fern and the bamboo?"
The man replied, "Yes".
"When I planted the fern and the bamboo seeds, I took very good care of them. I gave them light. I gave them water. The fern quickly grew from the earth. Its brilliant green covered the floor. Yet nothing came from the bamboo seed. But I did not quit on the bamboo. In the second year the Fern grew more vibrant and plentiful. And again, nothing came from the bamboo seed. But I did not quit on the bamboo."
God said, "In the third year there was still nothing from the bamboo seed. But I would not quit. In year four, again, there was nothing from the bamboo seed. I would not quit".
God said, "and then in the fifth year a tiny sprout emerged from the earth. Compared to the fern it was seemingly small and insignificant...But just 6 months later the bamboo rose to over 100 feet tall. It had spent the five years growing roots. Those roots made it strong and gave it what it needed to survive. I would
not give any of my creations a challenge it could not handle".
God said again, "Did you know, my creation, that all this time you have been struggling, you have actually been growing roots. I would not quit on the bamboo. I will never quit on you. Don't compare yourself to others".
God said, "The bamboo had a different purpose than the fern. Yet they both make the forest beautiful. Your time will come. You will rise high".
Moral: In life never lose hope and never give up or QUIT and Success will come to you sooner or later in life.
Cheers,
B
Friday, September 19, 2008
The Duck & The Devil
The Duck and the Devil
There was a little boy visiting his grandparents on their farm.
He was given a slingshot to play with out in the woods. He practiced in the woods, but he could never hit the target.
Getting A little discouraged, he headed back for dinner. As he was walking back he saw Grandma's pet duck.
Just out of impulse, he let the slingshot fly, hit the duck square in the head, and killed it. He was shocked and grieved.
In a panic, he hid the dead duck in the wood pile, only to see his sisterwatching! Sally had seen it all, but she said nothing.
After lunch the next day Grandma said, "Sally, let's wash the Dishes."
But Sally said, "Grandma, Johnny told me he wanted to help in the kitchen."Then she whispered to him, "Remember the duck?"So Johnny did the dishes.
Later that day, Grandpa asked if the children wanted to go fishing andGrandma said, "I'm sorry but I need Sally to help make supper."
Sally just smiled and said, "Well that's all right because Johnny told me he wanted to help."She whispered again, "Remember the duck?"
So Sally went fishing and Johnny stayed to help.
After several days of Johnny doing both his chores and Sally's, he finallycouldn't stand it any longer. He came to Grandma and confessed that he had killed the duck.
Grandma knelt down, gave him a hug, and said, "Sweetheart, I know. Yousee, I was standing at the window and I saw the whole thing, but because I love you, I forgave you. I was just wondering how long you would let Sally make a slave of you."
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Thought for the day and every day thereafter?
Whatever is in your past, whatever you have done... and the devil keepsthrowing it up in your face (lying, cheating, debt, fear, bad habits,hatred, anger, bitterness, etc)Whatever it is, you need to know that God was standing at the window and he saw the whole thing. He has seen your whole life. He wants you to know that He loves you and that you are forgiven.
He's just wondering how long you will let the devil make a slave of you.
The great thing about God is that when you ask for forgiveness, He not only forgives you, but he forgets. It is by God's grace and mercy that we are saved.
Go ahead and make the difference in someone's life today. Share This with a friend and always remember: God is at the window.
There was a little boy visiting his grandparents on their farm.
He was given a slingshot to play with out in the woods. He practiced in the woods, but he could never hit the target.
Getting A little discouraged, he headed back for dinner. As he was walking back he saw Grandma's pet duck.
Just out of impulse, he let the slingshot fly, hit the duck square in the head, and killed it. He was shocked and grieved.
In a panic, he hid the dead duck in the wood pile, only to see his sisterwatching! Sally had seen it all, but she said nothing.
After lunch the next day Grandma said, "Sally, let's wash the Dishes."
But Sally said, "Grandma, Johnny told me he wanted to help in the kitchen."Then she whispered to him, "Remember the duck?"So Johnny did the dishes.
Later that day, Grandpa asked if the children wanted to go fishing andGrandma said, "I'm sorry but I need Sally to help make supper."
Sally just smiled and said, "Well that's all right because Johnny told me he wanted to help."She whispered again, "Remember the duck?"
So Sally went fishing and Johnny stayed to help.
After several days of Johnny doing both his chores and Sally's, he finallycouldn't stand it any longer. He came to Grandma and confessed that he had killed the duck.
Grandma knelt down, gave him a hug, and said, "Sweetheart, I know. Yousee, I was standing at the window and I saw the whole thing, but because I love you, I forgave you. I was just wondering how long you would let Sally make a slave of you."
*********************
Thought for the day and every day thereafter?
Whatever is in your past, whatever you have done... and the devil keepsthrowing it up in your face (lying, cheating, debt, fear, bad habits,hatred, anger, bitterness, etc)Whatever it is, you need to know that God was standing at the window and he saw the whole thing. He has seen your whole life. He wants you to know that He loves you and that you are forgiven.
He's just wondering how long you will let the devil make a slave of you.
The great thing about God is that when you ask for forgiveness, He not only forgives you, but he forgets. It is by God's grace and mercy that we are saved.
Go ahead and make the difference in someone's life today. Share This with a friend and always remember: God is at the window.
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