Tag: Leadership
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The Toyota Mindset: A Blueprint for Continuous Improvement
The Toyota Production System is a model of efficiency and innovation that has influenced countless businesses worldwide. At its heart lies the principle of continuous improvement, or kaizen, championed by Taiichi Ohno. Ohno’s philosophy wasn’t just about improving production lines—it was about a mindset that could transform any aspect of life or business. Let’s dive…
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A Lesson in Equality and Reform
The Enduring Legacy of Guru Nanak and Guru Gobind Singh The teachings of Guru Nanak and Guru Gobind Singh are not just a part of Sikh history but a beacon of wisdom for all of humanity. Their messages, though rooted in a specific cultural and historical context, transcend time and place, offering profound insights into…
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Business 7: The Impact of Thoughtful Leadership
In the last post, we discussed how the prosperity of a leader ensures the prosperity of the workforce and how even a leaderless company can thrive if its employees are prosperous. Today, we delve into a critical aspect of leadership: humility. It is better to have no leader than to have a leader who lacks…
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Business 6: The Ripple Effect of Prosperity
In the last post, we discussed how prosperity can be gained. The prosperity of the CEO, founder, or director (the ruling authority) ensures the prosperity of people working in the company. For if a leader is prosperous, nature also helps in his/her prosperity. Even a rulerless company works well if its people are prosperous. That…
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Business 5: The Power of True Knowledge in Leadership
In the last post, we discussed how serving elders can help gain true knowledge. True knowledge helps those in power to discharge their duties more efficiently. The CEO or directors who understand their functions or duties well can govern better because they can control their activities judiciously. Consequently, they achieve prosperity. Those who control their…
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Business 4: The Wisdom of Serving Elders
The root of humility is in the service of the seniors—elderly or old persons. When one renders honest service to elders, one learns the worth of humility. By serving the old people (or elders), one gains true knowledge. Consider the story of Walmart founder Sam Walton. Even as Walmart grew into a retail giant, Walton…
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Business 3: The Power of Humble Feedback Management
Control over the senses—the feedback from people—is the root of a business’s welfare. The company should formulate its policies according to the feedback it receives from the people, with proper modification. The way to do this is through humility. Humility is the root of the control of senses of a company. When company authorities deal…
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Business 2: The Pillar of Financial Health
In the last post, we talked about dharma. The root of dharma is finance. A good financial health ensures the proper discharge of duties in a company. The company’s welfare is rooted in good finance. Take the example of Apple Inc. Under the leadership of Tim Cook, Apple has maintained an exceptionally strong financial position.…
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Business 1: The Role of Dharma in Corporate Success
Righteous conduct is the root of happiness. The company and its CEO/board of directors must know their dharma (proper duty) since all its functions bring happiness when done according to proper knowledge of dharma. Consider the story of Satya Nadella, the CEO of Microsoft. When he took over the reins in 2014, Microsoft was seen…
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The Magic of Thinking Big
by David J. Schwartz https://amzn.to/4a0FF5Z Busy Bee Section https://amzn.to/4a0FF5Z Main Idea The main idea of “The Magic of Thinking Big” by David J. Schwartz is that success in life is largely determined by the way we think. The author argues that many people limit themselves by thinking small and failing to believe in their own…
