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The Strength of Ten

In: Essence of a Manager

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  • Krishna Pillai

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No manager operates without stresses of all kinds. He is continuously subjected to physical, mental, psychological and emotional stresses. They may be cyclic or prolonged or sporadic or intermittent. It is his ability to withstand stress and continue operating without breaking down which we can call his strength of character. Every individual can be said to have a variety of “character traits” or attributes which together make up his “character”. The manner in which these traits combine within the individual give his “strength of character”. An individual’s strength is always present and is brought to bear automatically whenever stress is encountered. It cannot be turned “on” or “off” at will or to suit changing circumstances but it is never absent. It is unique to the individual and different individuals will be more or less suitable for the particular stresses encountered. Strength carries no connotations of inherent goodness or badness but whether it is wholly or partially sufficient or suitable depends on the particular individual and the specific stresses experienced. But strength is not invisible or unchanging or unchangeable. It can be discerned, assessed and developed.

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  • Krishna Pillai, 2011. "The Strength of Ten," Springer Books, in: Essence of a Manager, chapter 0, pages 93-108, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:sprchp:978-3-642-17581-7_6
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-17581-7_6
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