On the 4th of June, I took part in an online lecture on 'Pragmatic Leadership'. Narayanan NC provided excerpts from his book, 'Pragmatic Leadership,' including what to expect when you read it.
Pragmatic leadership refers to the development of leadership through practical methods. Leadership explained in plain English is the book's goal. This book is designed to help readers shape themselves into future leaders and to provide guidance on what skills are necessary to succeed in business. We all have read many Western leadership books, but Pragmatic Leadership takes us to the eastern path of leadership. This book shares the author's own life experiences with leadership.
Leadership begins from within i.e. Personal Leadership which is followed by Team Leadership & finally Organizational Leadership.
Indian paradigm states that every human being is born with capability. Every human being has the power of becoming a leader provided he or she chooses to sharpen those skills. If you are a good observer & conscious of your brain’s functioning, you will be able to develop Leadership skills. You do not need to have taken the Leadership Course from Harvard. People become leaders when they develop competencies in themselves.
In order to grow in your career, you must create value. By improving top line, bottom line, and perpetuity of the organisation we work for, we create value for that organization.
Utility + convenience equals personal equity. A multi-skilled person is able to contribute to the organization through utility skills. "How easily others can work together with us without hassles" determines convenience.
Difference between a Transformational Leader versus Transactional Leader is that whilst the latter are always doing the same thing day in & day out, Transformational Leaders are always bringing about change
Extensive & Intrinsic Motivation are needed to be a Leader. We need to take charge of our own development by using our own brain power & moving forward. Expecting the organization to take care of your development, your growth is not the right approach.
A leader's golden rules
Don’t focus only on technical skills. Else you will be stuck in career growth by age of 35-40 years. Try to develop your overall personality.
The manner in which you interact with other people, your peers, supervisors, etc., and how you are perceived as a relationship person, is very important for your career path
Work beyond your organization's boundaries without waiting for it to give you the opportunity. Take on some of your boss' responsibilities.
This book has certainly caught my attention and I'm looking forward to reading it. How about you?
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