उच्च स्तर के प्रभावी नेता अक्सर कुशल अभिनेता होते हैं। कहा जाता है कि फ्रैंकलिन रूजवेल्ट ने ओरसन वेल्स से अपना परिचय कराए जाने पर तंज कसते हुए कहा था कि वे दोनों अमेरिका के सबसे महान अभिनेता हैं। यह कहानी भले ही मनगढ़ंत हो, लेकिन इसका संदेश एकदम सही बैठता है।
Effective leaders at a high level tend to be skilled actors. Franklin Roosevelt is said to have to quipped, on being introduced to Orson Welles, that they were the two greatest actors in America. The story may be apocryphal, but the message rings true.
Effective leaders at a high level tend to be skilled actors. Franklin Roosevelt is said to have to quipped, on being introduced to Orson Welles, that they were the two greatest actors in America. The story may be apocryphal, but the message rings true.
थियोडोर रूजवेल्ट नेतृत्व को अपनी एकमात्र खूबी मानते थे, वह क्षेत्र जिसमें वे खुद को जीनियस मान सकते थे। उन्होंने अपने विशाल लेखन में नेतृत्व पर अपने विचार प्रस्तुत किए। उनका इरादा था कि भविष्य के लेखक कार्रवाई के नजरिए से उनका अध्ययन करें, जैसा कि उन्होंने खुद ऐतिहासिक शख्सियतों का अध्ययन किया था।
Theodore Roosevelt regarded leadership as his one gift, the area in which he might be considered to possess genius. He presented his views on leadership throughout his voluminous writings. He intended for future writers to study them with an eye toward action, as he himself had done of historic figures.
Theodore Roosevelt regarded leadership as his one gift, the area in which he might be considered to possess genius. He presented his views on leadership throughout his voluminous writings. He intended for future writers to study them with an eye toward action, as he himself had done of historic figures.
बातचीत करते समय कई लोग असहज हो जाते हैं। चाहे वह लिखना हो या बोलना, वे घबराहट से घिरे होते हैं। यह आत्म-चेतना (खुद के बारे में ज्यादा सोचना) उस चीज़ में बाधा बनती है जो दर्शकों की प्रभावी ढंग से सेवा करने के लिए आवश्यक है। किसी का भी लक्ष्य 'श्रोता-चेतना' हासिल करना होना चाहिए। खुद को उनकी जगह पर रखना, यह समझना कि किसी भी संवाद का मूल्य इस बात से तय होता है कि वे उसे कैसे ग्रहण करते हैं, न कि इससे कि लेखक के लिए उसका क्या मतलब है। उदाहरण के लिए, बोलने के कई सारे नियम सीखने के बजाय, मेरा सुझाव होगा कि अपने श्रोताओं की सेवा करने पर ध्यान केंद्रित करना हर चीज़ को सरल और स्पष्ट कर देगा।
Many people become self-conscious when they communicate. Whether it's writing or speaking, they are consumed by anxiety. Self-consciousness is an impediment to what is required to serve an audience effectively. One's goal must be to achieve audience consciousness. To put oneself in their place, to recognize that the value of any communication arises from how it is received by them, not by what it means to the author. Rather than learning a multiplicity of rules for speaking, for example, I would suggest that a focus on serving one's audience will simplify and clarify everything.
Many people become self-conscious when they communicate. Whether it's writing or speaking, they are consumed by anxiety. Self-consciousness is an impediment to what is required to serve an audience effectively. One's goal must be to achieve audience consciousness. To put oneself in their place, to recognize that the value of any communication arises from how it is received by them, not by what it means to the author. Rather than learning a multiplicity of rules for speaking, for example, I would suggest that a focus on serving one's audience will simplify and clarify everything.
यदि नेतृत्व का मूल अर्थ दूसरों की सेवा करना है, तो कोई भी व्यक्ति आसानी से 'नेता' और 'अनुयायी' की भूमिका के बीच आ-जा सकता है।
If leadership is, fundamentally, about serving others, then any one person should be able to move between being a "leader" and a "follower."
If leadership is, fundamentally, about serving others, then any one person should be able to move between being a "leader" and a "follower."
कुछ समीक्षकों का सुझाव रहा है कि रोनाल्ड रीगन ने एक के बाद एक कई क्षेत्रों में सफलता हासिल की, और अंततः संयुक्त राज्य अमेरिका के दो बार राष्ट्रपति बने, जो महज कुछ भाग्यशाली संयोगों का नतीजा था। इस तरह की आलोचना के समर्थन में कोई सबूत नहीं है। हालांकि, यह सच है कि काम और जीवन के प्रति रीगन का नज़रिया पारंपरिक नहीं था।
Some critics have suggested that Ronald Reagan succeeded in a series of careers, ultimately as a two-term president of the United States, by a series of fortunate accidents. Such a criticism is not backed by the evidence. It is true, though, that Reagan's approach to work and life was not conventional.
Some critics have suggested that Ronald Reagan succeeded in a series of careers, ultimately as a two-term president of the United States, by a series of fortunate accidents. Such a criticism is not backed by the evidence. It is true, though, that Reagan's approach to work and life was not conventional.
नेतृत्व की इस यात्रा को पूरी गंभीरता से शुरू करने के लिए मैं दो तरीकों का सुझाव दूंगा। पहला यह होगा कि एक ही दिन के दौरान दूसरों के साथ होने वाली हर बातचीत में खुद से यह सवाल पूछें: आप इस व्यक्ति की सबसे अच्छे तरीके से सेवा कैसे कर सकते हैं? दूसरा तरीका यह होगा कि एक ही दिन के दौरान, अपने सीधे बयानों (डिक्लेरेटिव स्टेटमेंट्स) को सवालों में बदलने की कोशिश करें। सोच-समझकर पूछे गए सवाल जीवन में बदलाव ला सकते हैं। मेरे अनुभव में, अधिकांश लोगों को ये अभ्यास उम्मीद से कहीं अधिक चुनौतीपूर्ण—और अधिक फलदायी—लगते हैं।
I would suggest two approaches to begin the leadership journey in earnest. First would be to ask oneself, in every interaction with others over the course of a single day: How can you best serve this person? Another approach would be to attempt, over the course of a single day, to reframe your declarative statements into questions. The thoughtful use of questions can be transformational. In my experience, most people find these exercises more challenging - and more rewarding - than they would have imagined.
I would suggest two approaches to begin the leadership journey in earnest. First would be to ask oneself, in every interaction with others over the course of a single day: How can you best serve this person? Another approach would be to attempt, over the course of a single day, to reframe your declarative statements into questions. The thoughtful use of questions can be transformational. In my experience, most people find these exercises more challenging - and more rewarding - than they would have imagined.
ड्वाइट आइजनहावर को कम करके आंका गया है, जिसका संबंध शायद पद पर रहते हुए उनकी ढलती उम्र, उनकी कुछ असंगत संचार क्षमताओं, और नागरिक अधिकारों के उभरते मुद्दे पर कोई दूरदर्शी दृष्टिकोण पेश करने में उनकी असमर्थता से हो सकता है।
Dwight Eisenhower has been underestimated, which may relate to his advanced age in office, his somewhat uneven communications skills, and his failure to present a forward-looking vision on the rising issue of civil rights.
Dwight Eisenhower has been underestimated, which may relate to his advanced age in office, his somewhat uneven communications skills, and his failure to present a forward-looking vision on the rising issue of civil rights.
रोनाल्ड रीगन इस बात के लिए विशेष रूप से जाने जाते थे कि उन्होंने कभी भी व्यक्तिगत विचारों को अपने निर्णायक कदमों के आड़े नहीं आने दिया। यह शायद आंशिक रूप से उनके फिल्मी करियर के कारण हो सकता है; यह इस बात से भी जुड़ा हो सकता है कि वह थोड़े अकेले रहने वाले स्वभाव के थे; या फिर इसका संबंध उन लोगों और सिद्धांतों पर उनके ध्यान केंद्रित करने से हो सकता है जिनकी वे सेवा करना चाहते थे। जो बात स्पष्ट है, वह यह कि इस खूबी ने उनकी कार्यकुशलता को और बढ़ाया। यह कई लोगों के लिए एक आश्चर्य की बात भी थी।
Ronald Reagan was notably able to avoid having personal considerations dissuade him from taking decisive actions. This may have arisen in part from his career in motion pictures; it may be related to his being a bit of a loner; it may have related to his focus on those people and principles he sought to serve. What is clear is that this capacity enhanced his effectiveness. It was also a surprise to many people.
Ronald Reagan was notably able to avoid having personal considerations dissuade him from taking decisive actions. This may have arisen in part from his career in motion pictures; it may be related to his being a bit of a loner; it may have related to his focus on those people and principles he sought to serve. What is clear is that this capacity enhanced his effectiveness. It was also a surprise to many people.
उच्च स्तर के प्रभावी नेतृत्व संबंधों में उन लोगों से एक निश्चित दूरी बनाए रखना शामिल है जिनकी सेवा की जा रही है। शायद यही वह बात थी जिसका जिक्र राष्ट्रपति रोनाल्ड रीगन ने तब किया था जब उन्होंने यह सोचकर हैरानी जताई थी कि कोई भी ऐसा व्यक्ति राष्ट्रपति कैसे बन सकता है जो अभिनेता न हो।
Effective leadership relationships at a high level include the insertion of a degree of distance from those being served. That may be part of what President Ronald Reagan referred to when he mused that he didn't see how anyone could be president who wasn't an actor.
Effective leadership relationships at a high level include the insertion of a degree of distance from those being served. That may be part of what President Ronald Reagan referred to when he mused that he didn't see how anyone could be president who wasn't an actor.
हमारे आस-पास ऐसे तमाम लोग हैं जिनका जीवन सेवा की एक उत्कृष्ट मिसाल है। ऐसे माता-पिता की याद आती है जो अपने परिवार और समाज की खातिर दो या तीन नौकरियां करते हैं। यही बात सेना, नर्सिंग या अध्यापन से जुड़े कई लोगों पर भी लागू होती है। चूँकि ज़रूरतें अनंत हैं, इसलिए सेवा की संभावनाएँ भी अनंत हैं। आज, इंटरनेट के सशक्तिकरण के कारण, इतिहास में पहली बार हम में से अधिक लोग पहले से कहीं अधिक तरीकों से सेवा कर सकते हैं।
There are people all around us whose lives are masterpieces of service. One thinks of parents working two or three jobs to serve their families and community. So, too, many in the military or in nursing or teaching. As the needs are endless, so are the possibilities of service. Now, more than ever, empowered by the Internet, more of us can serve in more ways than ever before in history.
There are people all around us whose lives are masterpieces of service. One thinks of parents working two or three jobs to serve their families and community. So, too, many in the military or in nursing or teaching. As the needs are endless, so are the possibilities of service. Now, more than ever, empowered by the Internet, more of us can serve in more ways than ever before in history.
बहुत से लोगों के लिए इस बात पर सचमुच विश्वास करना बेहद कठिन होता है कि दूसरों के साथ सही व्यवहार करना, उनकी पूरी तन्मयता से सेवा करने का प्रयास करना, वास्तव में एक प्रतिस्पर्धी लाभ (कंपिटिटिव एडवांटेज) साबित हो सकता है।
Many people have a very hard time truly believing that doing the right thing by others, striving to serve them to the greatest extent, can actually be a competitive advantage.
Many people have a very hard time truly believing that doing the right thing by others, striving to serve them to the greatest extent, can actually be a competitive advantage.
मेरी आर्मी रिजर्व की सेवा 1990 के दशक की थी। वह किसी भी चीज़ से बढ़कर, मेरे लिए आभार व्यक्त करने का एक अवसर था। परिणामस्वरूप अमेरिकी सशस्त्र बलों के प्रति मेरी समझ और प्रशंसा और अधिक गहरी और बेहतर हुई है। मैं उन लोगों में से हूँ जो मानते हैं कि सैन्य सेवा या अन्य नागरिक सेवा हर अमेरिकी के जीवन का एक स्वाभाविक हिस्सा होनी चाहिए।
My Army reserve service was in the 1990s. It was, more than anything else, an opportunity for me to express gratitude. My understanding of and admiration for the American armed forces is deeper, better informed as a result. I'm among those who believe that military or other citizen service should be an expected part of every American's life.
My Army reserve service was in the 1990s. It was, more than anything else, an opportunity for me to express gratitude. My understanding of and admiration for the American armed forces is deeper, better informed as a result. I'm among those who believe that military or other citizen service should be an expected part of every American's life.
लोगों के किसी भी समूह को एकजुट होने और अपनी पूरी क्षमता का योगदान देने के लिए नेतृत्व की आवश्यकता होती है। जिस चीज़ की ज़रूरत नहीं है, वह है पुराने जमाने का कोई "बॉस", जो बाकी सबकी कोशिशों को "एक सबसे सही तरीके" की ओर निर्देशित करता रहे।
Any gathering of people requires leadership to cohere, to achieve its potential contribution. What is not needed is a "boss" of yore, directing everyone else's efforts toward "the one best way."
Any gathering of people requires leadership to cohere, to achieve its potential contribution. What is not needed is a "boss" of yore, directing everyone else's efforts toward "the one best way."
रॉनाल्ड रीगन में अपनेपन और एक दूरी बनाए रखने का एक अद्भुत मेल था।
Ronald Reagan memorably combined intimacy with distance.
Ronald Reagan memorably combined intimacy with distance.
शायद आने वाले समय में लिंडन जॉनसन और रिचर्ड निक्सन के शासनकाल को कुछ मायनों में कम करके आँकने के नजरिए से देखा जाए। बेशक, दोनों का अंत असफलता के साथ हुआ। फिर भी, नागरिक अधिकारों और आप्रवासन कानून के क्षेत्र में जॉनसन के काम, और चीन के साथ संबंधों के मामले में निक्सन के प्रयास, समय बीतने के साथ और अधिक महत्वपूर्ण प्रतीत हो सकते हैं।
One wonders if Lyndon Johnson and Richard Nixon's administrations may come to be viewed, in the future, as having been underestimated in some respects. To be sure, each ended in failure. Nonetheless, Johnson's accomplishments in civil rights and immigration legislation, and Nixon's in respect to relations with China, may loom larger with the passage of time.
One wonders if Lyndon Johnson and Richard Nixon's administrations may come to be viewed, in the future, as having been underestimated in some respects. To be sure, each ended in failure. Nonetheless, Johnson's accomplishments in civil rights and immigration legislation, and Nixon's in respect to relations with China, may loom larger with the passage of time.
ऐसे समय में जब हमारा देश कई लंबे समय तक चलने वाले युद्धों में उलझा हुआ है, यह अत्यंत महत्वपूर्ण है कि "सेना" उन अधिकांश अमेरिकियों के लिए कोई अमूर्त चीज़ न बन जाए जो युद्ध का हिस्सा नहीं हैं।
In a time when our nation is engaged in multiple, long-term wars, it's critical that "the military" not become an abstraction to the vast majority of Americans who are not participants.
In a time when our nation is engaged in multiple, long-term wars, it's critical that "the military" not become an abstraction to the vast majority of Americans who are not participants.
अक्सर, किसी दी गई प्रोजेक्ट टीम या नेटवर्क में, नेतृत्व की भूमिकाएँ अलग-अलग समय पर अलग-अलग सदस्यों के बीच बदलती हुई दिखाई देती हैं। इन्हें "नेता" और "अनुयायी" की पारंपरिक अवधारणाओं में फिट करने की कोशिशें पूरी तरह सफल नहीं होतीं। यह काफी हद तक ट्विटर की तरह है: "नेता" के "अनुयायी" होते हैं - लेकिन "अनुयायी" इस रिश्ते को एकतरफा तौर पर बदलने की ताकत रखते हैं, और "नेता" को लगातार अपने "अनुयायी" की सहमति हासिल करनी पड़ती है।
Often, in a given project team or network, one sees leadership roles shifting among various members at various times. Attempts to fit these into traditional views of "leader" and "follower" don't quite work. It's more like Twitter: the "leader" has "followers" - but the "followers" are empowered to alter the relationship unilaterally, and the "leader" must continually earn the consent of the "followers."
Often, in a given project team or network, one sees leadership roles shifting among various members at various times. Attempts to fit these into traditional views of "leader" and "follower" don't quite work. It's more like Twitter: the "leader" has "followers" - but the "followers" are empowered to alter the relationship unilaterally, and the "leader" must continually earn the consent of the "followers."
रॉनाल्ड रीगन एक असली और स्वाभाविक शख्सियत होने के मामले में अनूठे थे। कई पेशेवर अभिनेताओं और राजनेताओं के विपरीत, पर्दे के पीछे उनका व्यवहार वैसा ही था जैसा पर्दे के सामने।
Ronald Reagan was unusual in being an authentic personality. Unlike many professional actors - and politicians - he was much the same behind the curtain as in front.
Ronald Reagan was unusual in being an authentic personality. Unlike many professional actors - and politicians - he was much the same behind the curtain as in front.
राष्ट्रपति रोनाल्ड रीगन के नेतृत्व को करीब से देखना मेरे लिए एक विशेष सुखद अनुभव रहा। मैंने इसे प्रत्यक्ष रूप से महसूस किया है, उनके प्रशासन में विभिन्न क्षमताओं में काम करते हुए और साथ ही उनके 1984 के पुनر；चुनाव अभियान दल के सदस्य के रूप में। सबसे आम गलतफहमी यह है कि रीगन अपने ही करियर में एक मूक दर्शक भर थे।
It was a particular pleasure to examine President Ronald Reagan's leadership. I experienced it first-hand, as a member of his administration in several capacities as well as his 1984 reelection campaign staff. The most common misconception is that Reagan was a bystander to his own career.
It was a particular pleasure to examine President Ronald Reagan's leadership. I experienced it first-hand, as a member of his administration in several capacities as well as his 1984 reelection campaign staff. The most common misconception is that Reagan was a bystander to his own career.
थियोडोर रूजवेल्ट हमारे दौर के सबसे आकर्षक राष्ट्रपतियों में से एक हैं, लेकिन उनके प्रशासन को अक्सर कम करके आंका जाता है। घरेलू और अंतरराष्ट्रीय मामलों में रूजवेल्ट की सफलताएं इतनी व्यापक हैं कि पीछे मुड़कर देखने पर वे बिल्कुल स्पष्ट या अनिवार्य लगती हैं।
Theodore Roosevelt is among the most captivating of presidents in our time, but his administration is often underestimated. Roosevelt's successes in domestic and international affairs are so wide-ranging as to appear obvious or inevitable in retrospect.
Theodore Roosevelt is among the most captivating of presidents in our time, but his administration is often underestimated. Roosevelt's successes in domestic and international affairs are so wide-ranging as to appear obvious or inevitable in retrospect.
कम कीमत पर ग्राहक को बेहतरीन मूल्य देने की अपनी प्रसिद्ध प्रतिबद्धता के साथ, वॉल-मार्ट स्थिरता (सस्टेनेबिलिटी) के क्षेत्र में नए नवाचार कर रहा है। अब, हम इसका बिल्कुल उल्टा रूप और एक मेल देख रहे हैं, क्योंकि गैर-लाभकारी क्षेत्र (Non-profit sector) भी अब सामाजिक जरूरतों के लिए निजी क्षेत्र की जवाबदेही और कार्यकुशलता को अपनाकर अधिक प्रभावी ढंग से सेवा करने लगा है। यह इस बढ़ती हुई समझ को दर्शाता है कि दूसरों की सबसे अच्छी सेवा करने के लिए केवल अच्छे इरादों से काम नहीं चलता; इसके लिए वास्तविक दुनिया के परिणामों पर ध्यान केंद्रित करना अनिवार्य है। बिल गेट्स और वॉरेन बफेट इस बदलाव के सबसे प्रमुख समर्थकों और प्रतिनिधियों में शामिल हैं।
Wal-Mart, with its legendary focus on customer value in terms of price, is innovating in sustainability. Now, we're beginning to see the mirror image, a convergence, as the not-for-profit sector is beginning to serve more effectively by applying private sector accountability and efficiencies to social needs. This reflects a rising recognition that to serve others best requires more than good intentions; it mandates a focus on real-world results. Bill Gates and Warren Buffett are among the most conspicuous advocates and representatives of this transformation.
Wal-Mart, with its legendary focus on customer value in terms of price, is innovating in sustainability. Now, we're beginning to see the mirror image, a convergence, as the not-for-profit sector is beginning to serve more effectively by applying private sector accountability and efficiencies to social needs. This reflects a rising recognition that to serve others best requires more than good intentions; it mandates a focus on real-world results. Bill Gates and Warren Buffett are among the most conspicuous advocates and representatives of this transformation.
हमारे समय की अभूतपूर्व पारदर्शिता हर दिन बदलाव ला रही है। पारदर्शिता और सूचना के प्रसार वाला हमारा यह युग तेज गति से सत्ता और अधिकार का विकेंद्रीकरण कर रहा है। जो लोग इस बात को समझ जाते हैं, वे आगे निकल जाते हैं। जो लोग इसे रोकने की कोशिश करते हैं, वे कुचल दिए जाने की पूरी संभावना रखते हैं।
The unprecedented transparency of our time is a making change by the day. Our era, with transparency and the spread of information, is decentralizing authority and power at a breakneck pace. Those who understand this can break away. Those who attempt to hold back may well be trampled.
The unprecedented transparency of our time is a making change by the day. Our era, with transparency and the spread of information, is decentralizing authority and power at a breakneck pace. Those who understand this can break away. Those who attempt to hold back may well be trampled.
थियोडोर रूजवेल्ट ने सेवा का एक उत्कृष्ट उदाहरण पेश किया। उन्होंने अपने जीवन के हर पहलू में लोगों की सेवा की। उनकी विरासत परिवर्तनकारी थी, जिसने उनके परिवार, उनके देश और पूरी दुनिया को प्रभावित किया।
Theodore Roosevelt crafted a masterpiece of service. He served people in every aspect of his life. His legacy was transformational, encompassing his family, his nation and the world.
Theodore Roosevelt crafted a masterpiece of service. He served people in every aspect of his life. His legacy was transformational, encompassing his family, his nation and the world.
रॉनाल्ड रीगन का करियर इतना असाधारण और अभूतपूर्व था कि उनके जीवन को जानना और दुनिया को देखने के उनके नजरिए को समझना बेहद दिलचस्प होगा।
Ronald Reagan's career was so unusual, so unprecedented, that this would be very interesting to learn, to gain understanding of his way of looking at the world.
Ronald Reagan's career was so unusual, so unprecedented, that this would be very interesting to learn, to gain understanding of his way of looking at the world.
विलियम इवार्ट ग्लाडस्टोन को इस विचार का श्रेय दिया जाता है कि एक प्रधानमंत्री को एक "अच्छा कसाई" होना चाहिए। यह रूपक इसलिए भी सटीक है क्योंकि "निर्णय" (decision) शब्द की जड़ "काटना" (to cut) से जुड़ी है।
William Ewart Gladstone is credited with the credo that a prime minister must be a "good butcher." The metaphor is apt insofar as the root of the word "decision" is "to cut."
William Ewart Gladstone is credited with the credo that a prime minister must be a "good butcher." The metaphor is apt insofar as the root of the word "decision" is "to cut."