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 everytime. But
once it is done, loyalty is established.
That is why all the scientists at Thumba continued
to work under their boss eventhough the stress
was tremendous.
By the way , can you hazard a guess as to who the
boss was..?
He was none other than
Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, Former-President of India . . .
From India, Aurangabad
4very 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 everytime. But
once it is done, loyalty is established.
That is why all the scientists at Thumba continued
to work under their boss eventhough the stress
was tremendous.
By the way , can you hazard a guess as to who the
boss was..?
He was none other than
Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, Former-President of India . . .
From India, Aurangabad
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