Scientists at the Rocket launching station in Thumba, were in the habitof
working for nearly 12 to 18 hours a day. There were about Seventy such
scientists working on a project. All the scientists 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 - O K, , You are 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 at 5 15 p.m 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 p.m. 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 hazard a guess as to who the boss was????????
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He was A P J Abdul Kalam.
"Hats off" to this great personality! !
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