With the loss of 20 soldiers in the conflict with the Chinese soldiers in the Ladakh region, there is a conversation at different levels about relating to neighbour countries. India has a strained relationship with Pakistan, China and and recently with Nepal. With India having been noticed globally as an emerging economy, it looks as if the political leadership has an arrogant tone in it pronouncements about relationships with other countries. We are getting into the trap of wanting to subdue others by our wilful dominance.
Any dominance is another form of practicing slavery.
It is good to learn from Japan. Inspite of its global superiority in technology, it speaks of this exceptional role in a subdued tone. Israel speaks of its might all the time and has few friends in its neighbourhood.
I come across this in work situations. To recognise others even though they do not be equal in ability and bring them into a collaborative level of engagement is a virtue which pays great returns. It is good to avoid to dominate, because it is a sure way to alienate others.
Make the work place inviting to others as much a possible. Let them feel that they have important roles and offer them such responsibilities.
I have a long way to go to practice this! But I feel that it is possible as I have watched others to do it well.
Professor David Morley, from whose book, 'His name is today' I copied this picture practiced it abundantly. His colleagues admired him because he allowed them to grow to their fullest prospects in life.
M.C.Mathew( text and photo)
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