Leadership is hard to define and good leadership even harder. But if you can get people to follow you to the ends of the earth, you are a great leader. -Indra Nooyi
I strongly believe in Leadership by example. A leader, who stands first in line, rolls one’s sleeves up and gets to work. A leader who inspires others to dream, believe and achieve. One who is strategically driven and fuelled with undying optimism and energy. Needless to say, attributes like great technical or intellectual capacity are essential but they are not pivotal. Effective leadership demands strong interpersonal skills- empathizing with others, understanding their needs and accentuating their strengths.
The world is increasingly complex and dynamic. The process of globalization calls for a progressive transformation in the thinking of an organization thus making adaptability a significant aspect of leadership. A successful leader is always transformative - making positive changes with the changing times. He mirrors people's needs and is an ineludible reflection of the challenges in modern life.
Information Technology has been a cardinal catalyst to induce globalization where one click ensures information exchange across the globe. Being a part of a technically driven business, I have been privileged to sit right in the midst of it all. My first essence on global leadership was during the orientation lecture by Mr. Narayana Murthy, the chief mentor of Infosys. He expressed how all the employees irrespective of their gender, religion or nationality were first Infoscions –members of the organization. He elucidated on the importance of believing in a common mission and working harmoniously. In my two years of experience, I noticed the leadership approach at my workplace was value driven where purpose was placed before self with fairness and integrity being given utmost importance.
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