We live in a human society, which could be defined as
a huge network of people who share values, resources, teachings and much
more. If it could be seen physically, it
would look like an archipelago of connected living islands.
This definition does not cover however the feelings of
belonging and that is exactly where leaders work more efficiently, while
managing and dealing with people.
Dadi Prakashmani[1]
was a leader who rose up to the head of an organisation of thousands of people
at the time, after its Founder passed away.
She could have faced hard opposition if she was not able to make others
feel part of her life and reciprocally, she made others feel she was part of
their lives.
Her awareness as a spiritual leader was one of a pure
spiritual attitude and the intention of serving others. She went beyond the sense of connected-living-islands and entered
people’s hearts, with her smile and practical support. She would receive co-operation by stimulating
others to be happier and more peaceful.
It does not matter who the other person is, a leader
always finds a door or a window through which to enter their heart.
[1] Dadi Prakashmani (c.1920 – 2007)
was an Indian woman of Sindhi origin who administered the Brahma Kumaris World
Spiritual University from 1969 until the time of her death 38 years later. The number of students increased from about
3,000 to almost a million during that period.
(Excerpt from the book 82 Reasons
to be a Leader)
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