Everybody has two sides to his/her personality, one of which is the divine. You should focus on the divine side and fan it. Real leadership means to bring the best side of everyone.
I cling on to these words spoken by Radhnath Swami whenever I feel cynical about the people I lead. But it’s the attitude that we are simply servants, working for the welfare of our dependents, that takes these words to the level of action. Scouring through Vedic history for good kings, we see every one of them spend the formative years of their lives at the hermitage of a guru, where they engage in menial services as part of their education. Thus, later their kingship stood on the foundation of service attitude.
Some years ago, I was introducing a student of one of the premier technological institutes of India, IIT, to Radhanath Swami, “He is a topper in his department.”
Radhanath Swami asked him, “What’s the reverse of TOP?”
“POT.”
“One on TOP has to wash POT to become a good leader.”
On another occasion, I was introducing a leader of a project to Radhanath Swami, “He is the Overall Cordinator.” Radhanath Swami turned to him and said, “Over- all should be taken as all-(are)-over us. We are humble servants of those we lead.”
Acharya Ratna Das, Vice President, ISKCON Kolkata.
98 replies on “Radhanath Swami’s Witty Tips for Leaders”
A perfect teacher… Maharaj explains the best teachings in just few words.. I pray that one day i understand his mood and follow in my life completely… He is embodiment of real humility..
A very nice thought on being a true leader
Nice one!
I am stunned by the wisdom of Radhanath maharaj. These instructions are very tru for any leader.
Vaikuntha Conciousnesss shared by Radhanth Swami as we are servant and all others are master, true quaity of a leader
Radhnath Swami Maharaj always stresses the mood of servant of the servant, and he shows exactly how to keep the leaders in the right mood. All glories to Radhnath Swami Maharaj!!
How Maharaj understands the psychology and thus gives instructions is quiet amamzing
HH Radhanath Maharaj is himself an exemplary leader.He is just like Krishna drawing the chariot of Arjuna wherein he leads not as a boss but with a service attitude.
Radhanath Swami has used a good analogy TOP vs POT
Radhanath Swami is awesome. Thank you very much for sharing such a nice incident.
I like Maharaj’s quick and witty remarks. They teach us so many things. Indeed very deep meaning. Thanks for sharing. Jai !!!
THANK U RADHANATH SWAMI FOR SHOWING SUCH A PRESENCE OF MIND.
Radhanath swami teaches sublime truths in simplest and endearing way.
Wow, amazing leadership tips by Radhanath Swami.
Amazing pearls of wisdom!
Through these words, Radhanath Swami wants leaders to be ‘servant leaders’.
Nice incidents. Radahanath Swami teaches small and yet important lesson thru his wit 🙂
Radhanath Swami’s sense of humour is so good ….. like his discourses. Both always have a point to make.
Swami ji you brought out the real meaing of leadership. Now a days we see exactly opposite.
I liked ir 🙂
Nice:)
In every interaction with Radhanath Swami, we learn the essential spiritual principle of humility.
Radhanath Swami being a true servant of all himself is the ideal example to follow in the matter of giving respect to everyone else. It is so difficult to follow but when i see such examples as Radhanath Swami i feel hopeful that some day i also can imbibe his exalted mood!
Such wonderful statements for the consciousness.
Very nice instructions by Radhanath swami as to what the positions of the Leaders should be in relation to their followers.
Amazing!
If all our leaders thought like Maharaj, this world would become a nice place.
i am not surprised at radhanath swamis responses . he can speak all this on the spot because he lives it.
Radhanath Swami has always been very kind to those who lead projects by puncturing their ego and giving them the right perspective of what it means to be humble leader.
Simple but profound truths spoken in most amazing way by Radhanath Swami…thanks for sharing.
so inspiring!!!
Radhanath Swami is an expert at the art of preaching the Topmost science of Bhakti through his unique sense of humor.
Instructions to keep us always in the shelter of Lord and not our ego.
Very inspiring reminder from Maharajah
“Real leadership means to bring the best side of everyone”.
To become a good Leader, we must have service attitude.
Wonderful lesson Radhanath Swami has taught us here. To become a leader, one must have humility as the best jewel.
amazing incidents truly memorable
All Glories To.H.H.Radhanath Swami Maharaj
How deep are the realisations , which help us understand not only day to day lessons, but profound lessons of excellence.
Hare Krishna.
Radhanath Swami Maharaj trains and expects his disciples to be firmly grounded. This is because he is such an exemplary Guru and is humble himself. Radhanath Swami ki Jai!
Thank you very much for sharing this. H.H Radhanath Swami Maharaj is a symbol of humility.
Radhanath Swami is a spiritual and a management Guru as well and we can be sure of this after looking at the rate at which his students are growing in number and also their spiritual qualities.
As rightly said by Radhanath Swami, real leader should try to bring best in everyone dependent on him.
Radhanath Swami Maharaj gives the tips by which a leader can be in proper consciousness of humble mood.
Very practical leadership tips by Radhanath Swami. Very rarely followed by people in the world
His Holiness Radhanath Swami Maharaj shows the importance to be humble servants in order to become good leaders.
Very nice experience.
Thanks for sharing us
very well said by Maharaj… thanks for sharing..
Witty, indeed.
Adopting each quality from Radhanath Swami’s life makes us more humble and actual leader for others.