James Allen said, “Of all the beautiful truths pertaining to the soul which has been restored and brought to light in this age, none is more gladdening or fruitful of divine confidence than this — that you are the master of your thought, the moulder of your character, and the maker and shaper of condition, environment and destiny”.

While reflecting on those words from my learnings to become better at leadership, I stumbled upon a story about Mahatma Gandhi.

As narrated, “One day Gandhi was getting off a train when one of his shoes slipped off and fell onto the track. As the train started to move, he could not retrieve it, so he did something that startled his companions. He removed his other shoe and threw it near where the first one fell. His companions immediately asked for an explanation as he walked shoeless down the platform to settle down. Smiling gently, he said, ‘Now the poor man who finds the shoes lying on the track will have a pair he can use.’ “

With every page I read about Gandhi, he continues to be special. He achieved much and led wisely because he always thought about the good of others.

One of my friends asked me what I would have done if it was me who lost one of my shoes. I said I would probably take the other one home and gist my wife about the ordeal, and maybe we would both laugh about it.

But after reading that story, I promise to behave like Gandhi because I know the poor will benefit, and he who gives to the poor lends to the Lord.

May humanity continue to fill our hearts. May we learn to lead with our hearts.

Shalom

The writeup was inspired by Robin Sharma’s book, ‘LEADERSHIP WISDOM FROM THE MONK WHO SOLD HIS FERRARI’