Prajna Capital - An Investment Guide

A leader has to show Curiosity . He has to listen to people outside the ‘Yes, sir’ crowd. He has to read voraciously, because the world is a complicated place. A leader has to be Creative , go out on a limb, be willing to try something different. You know, think outside the box. Leadership is all about managing change — whether you’re leading a company or leading a country. Things change, and you get creative. You adapt. A leader has to Communicate . I’m not talking about running off at the mouth or spouting sound bites. I’m talking about facing reality and telling the truth. Communication has to start with telling the truth, even when it may be painful. A leader has to be a person of Character — knowing the difference between right and wrong and having the guts to do the right thing. Abraham Lincoln once said, ‘‘If you want to test a man’s character, give him power.” A leader must have Courage . Swagger isn’t courage. Tough talk isn’t courage. Courage in the twenty-first century does...