The Perfect Boss ... There were about 70 scientists working on a very hectic project All of them were really frustrated due to the pressure of work and the demands of their boss but everyone was loyal to him and did not think of quitting the job. One day, one scientist came to his boss and told him - Sir, I have promised to my children that I will take them to the exhibition going on in our township. So I want to leave the office at 5 30 pm. His boss replied ,"OK, You ' re permitted to leave the office early today" The Scientist started working. He continued his work after lunch. As usual he got involved to such an extent that he looked at his watch when he felt he was close to completion.. The time was 8.30 PM. Suddenly he remembered of the promise he had given to his children. He looked for his boss, He was not there. Having told him in the morning itself, he closed everything and left for home. Deep within himself, he was feeling guilty for having disappointed his children. He reached home. Children were not there. His wife alone was sitting in the hall and reading magazines. The situation was explosive; any talk would boomerang on him. His wife asked him "Would you like to have coffee or shall I straight away serve dinner if you are hungry. The man replied "If you would like to have coffee, I too will have but what about Children??" Wife replied "You don ' t know?? Your manager came here at 5.15 PM and has taken the children to the exhibition " What had really happened was ... The boss who granted him permission was observing him working seriously at 5.00 PM. He thought to himself, this person will not leave the work, but if he has promised his children they should enjoy the visit to exhibition. So he took the lead in taking them to exhibition. The boss does not have to do it every time. But once it is done, loyalty is established. That is why all the scientists at Thumba continued to work under their boss even though the stress was tremendous. By the way, can you guess as to who the boss was..? He was none other than [FONT="]Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, the Former-President of India .[/FONT]
I have already read this, but thanks for posting it , it is a pleasure reading this everytime . he is a role model for all of us...Hats off to Abdul Kalam Sir , you are truly an inspiration to all of us.
Wow!!! Sir Abdul Kalam is really a great man!!!!! By his act he has established that loyalty is a two way path, both for th eemployee and the em[ployer. Regards, Viji
This so called great scientist never dares to speak against Govt. If he is a great scientist then can some body tell me how many patents he has on his name for inventing new technology?? i am afraid it will be zero. just stop following people blindly. In India politicians can make anybody a hero for their political objectives.SO don't get emotional, measure people by output.
For your kind information... He is not a political person to speak about Government and politics. As per his achievements.......... Dr.Abdul Kalam was conferred with the Degree of Doctor of Science (D.Sc.Honoris Causa) by 30 universities/academic institutions. He is recipient of several awards including the Indira Gandhi Award for National Integration 1997. Dr.Kalam has been awarded Padma Bhushan in 1981, Padma Vibhushan in 1990 and BHARAT RATNA in 1997. Things you didn't know about kalam That Dr. Abdul Kalam is a bachelor and a teetotaler? That he recites the Holy Quran and the Bhagvad Gita daily and is equally at home with both Holy Scriptures? That Dr. Abdul Kalam has gone abroad for studies only once in 1963-64 to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in the United States? That as a young boy, he sold newspapers to enhance his family's income? That he is so modest about his achievements that at every felicitation ceremony he gives full credit for India's success to his colleagues?
