The greatest fear
A Mexican basketball varsity in Coach Carter, a film starring Samuel Jackson realized that the greatest fear in life is not darkness but lightness. Brilliant men and women have consciously dimmed their brilliance to please superiors and prevent them from feeling inferior. Similar idea is gleaned in the 48 Rules of Power: “Never outshine your master.”
“Respect” for superiors is one reason behind dimming of brilliance. In a highly politicized corporate world, it is inappropriate and untimely to show your knowledge and skills because these can threaten the boss. It can boomerang to you because the boss has the bargaining chips to promote you or to give you elusive favors. Hence, despite the shortcomings of some superiors one pretends to be a Yes Man to secure a better future.
The brilliance of others is not a problem if the leader is sure of him/her self. Great leaders surround themselves with great men and they keep on empowering others to have a support system for increasing tasks. But for the insecure, offense is the best defense. They nip in the bud anybody who has the potential to grow especially when his or her growth can jeopardize the boss’ bread and butter. Even a constructive criticism is construed as an assault to authority.
I am saddened by corporate struggles. There are ass-lickers, fence-sitters, and the repressed. Lack of expression is regarded as decency. Camaraderie is faked for the sake of personal interests. Several ignore the value of truth in the name of self-preservation. They say truth is a point of view.
Yes, truth can be a matter of perspective. But there are certain realities that can’t be faked. There are certain realities with only one interpretation. At one point, some leaders must accept that they have committed mistakes and they need others to reach the apex of any corporate success. When success is defined based on how it benefits personal interests, the success is ephemeral.
Success also involves the empowerment of many so that when succession of power comes, the empowered members will continue the legacy of the great leaders.
What a life! What a pretentious world! I hope meritocracy becomes a practice otherwise the best minds will leave to find a more meritorious working environment.
“Respect” for superiors is one reason behind dimming of brilliance. In a highly politicized corporate world, it is inappropriate and untimely to show your knowledge and skills because these can threaten the boss. It can boomerang to you because the boss has the bargaining chips to promote you or to give you elusive favors. Hence, despite the shortcomings of some superiors one pretends to be a Yes Man to secure a better future.
The brilliance of others is not a problem if the leader is sure of him/her self. Great leaders surround themselves with great men and they keep on empowering others to have a support system for increasing tasks. But for the insecure, offense is the best defense. They nip in the bud anybody who has the potential to grow especially when his or her growth can jeopardize the boss’ bread and butter. Even a constructive criticism is construed as an assault to authority.
I am saddened by corporate struggles. There are ass-lickers, fence-sitters, and the repressed. Lack of expression is regarded as decency. Camaraderie is faked for the sake of personal interests. Several ignore the value of truth in the name of self-preservation. They say truth is a point of view.
Yes, truth can be a matter of perspective. But there are certain realities that can’t be faked. There are certain realities with only one interpretation. At one point, some leaders must accept that they have committed mistakes and they need others to reach the apex of any corporate success. When success is defined based on how it benefits personal interests, the success is ephemeral.
Success also involves the empowerment of many so that when succession of power comes, the empowered members will continue the legacy of the great leaders.
What a life! What a pretentious world! I hope meritocracy becomes a practice otherwise the best minds will leave to find a more meritorious working environment.
posted by JOEVEN at 6:03 PM
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