The Perfect Boss

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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 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 , any wild guess as to who the  boss was..?

 

 

 

 




He was none other than

Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, Former-President of India . . .  

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