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hanakya was an Indian teacher,
philosopher, economist, jurist and royal advisor. Chanakya was the teacher of
Chandragupta Maurya and he assisted Chandragupta in his rise to power. He
played an important role in the establishment of the Maurya Empire. “Artha Shastra “is one of his master piece –
a bible for Business strategy and Management in ancient India.
Even after 2300 years his
teaching relevant to all walk of life. Here are few of his quotes which are relevant
to even modern day of management and leadership:
Risk Management
“As soon as the fear approaches near,
attack and destroy it”
Clarity of Objective and then Planning
“Before you start your work, always ask
yourself three questions –Why I am doing this, what the result might
be and will I be successful. Only when you think deeply and find satisfactory answers
to these questions, go ahead”
Stick to the Plan and Goal
“Once you start a working on
something, don't be afraid of failure and don't abandon it. People who work
sincerely are the happiest”
People Management and Communication
“An egoist
can be won over by being respected, a crazy person can be won over by allowing
him to behave in an insane manner and a wise person can be won over by truth”
“All the
creatures are pleased by loving words; and therefore we should address words
that are pleasing to all, for there is no lack of sweet words”
“We
should always speak what would please the man of whom we expect a favor,like
the hunter who sings sweetly when he desires to shoot a deer”
Leading by example
“If a
king is energetic, his subjects will be equally energetic. If he is reckless,
they will not only be reckless likewise, but also eat into his works”
Selection of Employees
“A ‘trainable’
person is one who has following qualities:
- Desire to learn
- Effective Listening ability
- Ability to reflect (Things from all the angles)
- Ability to reject false views
- Intentness on truth not on any person”
SWOT Analysis
“After ascertaining the relative strength or weakness of
powers, place, time, revolts in rear, losses, expenses, gains and troubles, of
himself and of the enemy, the conqueror should march”
Managing Opportunities
“The king shall lose no time when the opportunity waited for
arrives”
