Management Lessons from Panchatantra - 2

There was once a jackal named Gomaya who was staying in a jungle.

One day, he was very hungry and he wandered about in search of food.

At last he came to a battle field.

There the fighting armies had left behind a drum, lying near some creepers.

Because of a strong wind, the creepers were rubbing against the drum and making noise.

When the jackal heard this, he got frightened and thought to himself, 'Unless I can make myself scarce before whoever is making this noise sees me, I am done for.

But then, it is unwise to desert one's home suddenly, so instead I must be brave and try to find out who is making this noise'.

So he took all his courage in his hands and as he crept forward, he realized that it was only a drum which made the noise.

He continued his search and nearby he found sufficient food to last him a long time.

The wise indeed say: Only the brave succeed in life.

Management Lessons:

1. Do not be afraid of the uncertain future.  The road may have obstacles which seem too much to surpass but may actually be a very small problem, which is solved by sheer perseverance.  Plan ahead, think of alternatives strategies but management is also about leadership. The ability to lead the team, when doubts are many and problems seems to be difficult.

Leadership is the ability to take challenges and arrive at the destination without fear and doubts.