What leaders can learn from Everyday Moments
Jagan Mohan Reddy
🌱 The Power of Positive Vibes: What Leaders Can Learn from Everyday Moments?
Yesterday, a family dinner took a turn toward some disagreements. In the middle of it all, my daughter gently asked me to stop. I thought the conversation had ended on a difficult note, but later, she simply smiled and wished me a good night. That small gesture of love instantly replaced any feelings of remorse.
This morning, her warm smile and a "Bye Dad" before she left for work were enough to fill me with energy. By the time I arrived at my lecture, I was brimming with positivity, and the students' active participation only amplified that energy.
Later, reflecting on these moments, I recalled a story about a taxi driver. He once picked up a passenger from the airport, looking tired and dispirited. On the way home, he stopped briefly in front of a Tulasi plant at his house . With folded hands, he prayed and then entered his house. Suddenly, his demeanor changed — he smiled, laughed with his kids, checked on his wife, and radiated warmth. The passenger, curious, asked what had just happened. The driver replied:
"Sir, every day before entering home, I leave my worries at that Tulasi plant. My family deserves only my best self.”
What a powerful lesson!
In many ways, this is what managers and leaders are called to do — to create an environment where worries can be set aside, where people feel safe to express themselves, and where empathy and encouragement replace fear and stress.
💡 Key Takeaways for Leaders:
· Moods are contagious — a leader’s positivity can uplift the entire team.
· Small gestures — a smile, a kind word, a listening ear — can transform the atmosphere.
· People bring emotions with them; managers who acknowledge and respect this inspire their teams to give their best.
Whether at home, in a taxi, or in a boardroom — the power of positive energy is universal. Leaders who radiate it, multiply it.
With festive greetings
Dr A Jagan Mohan Reddy