6 Lessons from Mahabharata for Workplace Success

5. Responsible Managers Behave like Ram Instead of Pandavas:

Though both the twin epics of India are centered on forest-exile the reaction to the exile in both epics are startlingly different.

In the Ramayana, Ram goes into exile so that his father can keep his word to his step-mother, and states that neither Kaikeyi nor his father is to be held responsible. Whereas in the Mahabharata, Pandavas who go into exile following the loss of their kingdom in a gambling game, keep blaming Kauravas for trickery and fraud.

Though the loss of kingdom and exile into the forest is a symbol of misfortune, the response to this unfortunate event distinguishes the great from the mediocre and makes Ram king worthy of worship.

Managers of today can be classified into two categories, namely, Ramayana Managers and Mahabharata Managers. While the former take full responsibility for a situation, even if they are not to be held guilty, the latter step back from taking responsibility for a situation, even if they are held accountable.

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