Once
Emperor Akbar dreamt that he had lost all his teeth except one & the
following morning he summoned all the astrologers of his territory to interpret
the dream. The result was stated that all the Emperor’s relatives will die
before him. Akbar was very upset with the interpretation and sends away all the
astrologers without any reward. When Birbal, the Royal adviser of the
Emperor, heard about the dream he replied that this dream actually meant that
Akbar would live a longer and more fulfilled life than any of his relatives.
Akbar was pleased with his explanation & rewarded him generously.
Management moral: There is more than one way
of expressing the truth. Sometimes the worst shortcomings can be discussed
without stepping on the corns or touching a raw nerve. If it is necessary to
resort to a bitter pill in the course of your duty as a manager, there is
always the option of using a sugar coating to soften the harshness & it can
turn out to be worthwhile.
It is a matter of seeing a glass as half full or half empty. The
fact is the same, only individual perceptions vary.
Source:
Solve your problems-The Birbal way
This
lesson is not only for corporate life but also applies to our day-to-day
chores.
Regards
Ms
Birbal ;)
