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With <keyword id="20910895" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Mothers-Day" source="keywords">Mother's Day</keyword> 2024 approaching this Sunday (May 12), it's time to honour and celebrate the remarkable women who have played an indispensable role in shaping our lives. The roots of this contemporary <keyword id="20910895" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Mothers-Day" source="keywords">Mother's Day</keyword> can be traced back to the tireless efforts of Anna Jarvis, an American woman, who advocated for an official day dedicated to honouring mothers during the early 20th century. During the Civil War era in the US, Anna Jarvis's <keyword id="19931928" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Mother" source="keywords">mother</keyword>, Ann Reeves Jarvis, founded "<keyword id="21616921" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Mothers-Day-Work-Clubs" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Mother's Day Work Clubs" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Mother's Day Work Clubs">Mother's Day Work Clubs</keyword>" to bolster public health and foster unity among <keyword id="19931928" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Mother" source="keywords">mother</keyword>s. After Ann's death in 1905, Anna campaigned vigorously for a national day honouring mothers, ultimately leading to President Woodrow Wilson proclaiming the second Sunday in May as Mother's Day in 1914. In India, where mothers are revered as embodiments of love, sacrifice and strength, expressing gratitude and affection on this special day holds immense significance. To help you convey your heartfelt emotions, here are some Indian quotes and wishes to make your mother feel cherished and appreciated. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Mother’s Day special: Quotes by famous Indians" comment="subhead" text="Mother’s Day special: Quotes by famous Indians">Mother’s Day special: Quotes by famous Indians</cmsannotation> “Mother represents colourless love that knows no barter, love that never dies.” — Swami Vivekananda “It may be possible to gild pure gold, but who can make his mother more beautiful?” — Mahatma Gandhi “A mother's love is a divine melody, resonating through the cosmos and binding hearts together.” — Rabindranath Tagore “A mother's love is the closest thing to God's love manifested on earth.” — Jhumpa Lahiri “The heart of a mother is a reservoir of strength, a wellspring of compassion, and an ocean of unconditional love.” — Arundhati Roy “A mother's love is the foundation upon which the edifice of humanity stands, the cornerstone of civilization.” — Salman Rushdie “A mother's love is the universe in a heartbeat, the cosmos in a caress, the essence of existence itself.” — Amitav Ghosh <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Mother’s Day wishes for Indians" comment="subhead" text="Mother’s Day wishes for Indians"><keyword id="21616922" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Mothers-Day-wishes-for-Indians" source="Orion">Mother’s Day wishes for Indians</keyword></cmsannotation> Mumma, your sacrifices and selflessness have shaped me into the person I am today. On this special day, I want to express my deepest gratitude and love for everything you do. Happy Mother's Day! Amma, your warmth and affection have been the guiding force behind every success in my life. Today, I want to shower you with love and gratitude for being the best mother anyone could ask for. Happy Mother's Day! Aai, your love is the foundation on which my life is built. As I celebrate you on Mother's Day, I want you to know that you are cherished, admired, and deeply loved. Wishing you a day filled with laughter and happiness. Dear Mom, your unwavering love and unconditional support have been my greatest treasures. Wishing you a Mother's Day filled with joy, laughter, and all the happiness you deserve. To the strongest woman I know, my mother: May your day be as bright and beautiful as your smile. Thank you for being my pillar of strength and inspiration. Happy Mother's Day! Wishing a very Happy Mother's Day to the one who fills our home with laughter, warmth, and boundless affection. Mummy, you are our guiding light and source of endless inspiration. On this special day, I thank the universe for blessing me with a mother as incredible as you. Your love knows no bounds, and your kindness touches countless hearts. Happy Mother's Day! To the woman who taught us the true meaning of resilience and compassion, Happy Mother's Day! Your unwavering love and unwavering strength make you our superhero. Happy Mother's Day to the woman who juggles a million roles with grace and poise. Your love is the foundation of our family, and your sacrifices do not go unnoticed. We love you endlessly. On this Mother's Day, I wish you all the love and happiness in the world, Mom. Your endless sacrifices and tireless efforts deserve to be celebrated today and every day.

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Mahatma Gandhi, India's non-violent freedom crusader, has inspired art and culture like no other. As the world celebrates 150th birth anniversary, here are some of his famous quotes: "Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will." “Seven social sins: politics without principles, wealth without work, pleasure without conscience, knowledge without character, commerce without morality, science without humanity, and worship without sacrifice." “I regard myself as a soldier, though a soldier of peace.“ “Non-violence is the first article of my faith. It is also the last article of my creed.” “Ours is not a drive for power, but purely a non-violent fight for India’s independence. “I believe that in the history of the world, there has not been a more genuinely democratic struggle for freedom than ours.” “In the democracy which I have envisaged, a democracy established by non- violence, there will be equal freedom for all.” “Everybody will be his own master. It is to join a struggle for such a democracy that I invite you today. Once you realize this you will forget the differences between the Hindus and Muslims, and think of yourselves as Indians only, engaged in the common struggle for independence”. “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others."

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A new 5 pound coin to commemorate the life and legacy of Mahatma Gandhi was unveiled by Chancellor Rishi Sunak to mark the Hindu festival of Diwali. Available in a range of standards, including gold and silver, the special collectors' coin was designed by Heena Glover and features an image of a lotus, India's national flower, alongside one of Gandhi's most famous quotes -- "My life is my message". Building on the enduring relationship and cultural connections between the UK and India, it is the first time that Gandhi has been commemorated on an official UK coin with the final design chosen by Sunak, who is the Master of the Mint. "This coin is a fitting tribute to an influential leader who inspired millions of people around the world," he said. "As a practicing Hindu, I am proud to unveil this coin during Diwali. Mahatma Gandhi was instrumental in the movement for Indian independence and it is fantastic to have a UK coin commemorating his remarkable life for the first time." The coin, which goes on sale, is part of the Royal Mint's wider Diwali collection, which includes 1g and 5g gold bars in henna-style packaging, and the UK's first gold bar depicting Lakshmi -- the Hindu Goddess of wealth. The 20g gold Lakshmi bar was designed in partnership with the Hindu community in South Wales, where the Royal Mint is based. The Mint will join the celebrations at the Shree Swaminarayan Temple in Cardiff, where worshippers will offer prayers to goddess Lakshmi and lord Ganesha for the coming year. Chief Customer Officer for The Royal Mint, Nicola Howell, said: "As we approach Diwali celebrations, we are delighted to unveil the first official UK coin commemorating the life and legacy of Mahatma Gandhi. The beautiful design builds on the enduring relationship and cultural connections between the UK and India." The announcement comes as India is celebrating its 75th year of Independence this year. Last year, the Chancellor commissioned the new "Diversity Built Britain" 50p coin following discussion with the 'We Too Built Britain' campaign, which works for fair representation of minority communities' contributions across all walks of life. Around 10 million of the coins, which recognise and celebrate Britain's diverse history, went into circulation in October 2020. SEE ALSO: <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/thelife/three-indian-teens-shortlisted-for-international-childrens-peace-prize/articleshow/87523376.cms">Three Indian teens shortlisted for International Children's Peace Prize</a> <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india/news/who-approves-bharat-biotechs-covaxin-for-emergency-use/articleshow/87510108.cms">WHO approves Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin for emergency use after a long wait</a> <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india/news/indian-government-cut-duties-on-petrol-and-diesel-and-other-bjp-states-follow-suit/articleshow/87515906.cms">Indian government cut duties on petrol and diesel and other BJP states follow suit</a>

Britain's five-pound Diwali coin has Mahatma Gandhi's quote and a lotus

The counting of votes cast by 64.2 crore hopeful Indian voters during the six-week-long 18th <keyword id="19923279" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Lok-Sabha-elections" source="keywords">Lok Sabha elections</keyword> officially began at 8 AM today and it is suffice to say that the air is crackling with equal parts excitement and trepidation. Over 700 aspiring parties participated in the world’s largest democratic exercise. But the main duelling parties remain consistent with previous trends: the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (<keyword id="19894848" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="BJP" source="keywords">BJP</keyword>) led by Prime Minister <keyword id="19895781" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Narendra-Modi" source="keywords">Narendra Modi</keyword> and the opposition bloc led by the <keyword id="19964138" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Indian-National-Congress" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Indian National Congress" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Indian National Congress">Indian National Congress</keyword> (INC). Modi is shooting for a third, historic win after spending the last ten years in office, but the road ahead does not seem as smooth as anticipated. A political party in India requires at least 272 seats to cross the majority mark in the 543-member lower house of the Indian parliament, the Lok Sabha. The PM has audaciously declared that he is expecting a huge win exceeding 400 seats, the slogan ab ki baar 400 paar is stuck in every Indian’s head — irrespective of their political inclination. The Congress-led India bloc, on the other hand, is aiming for a relatively modest 295. On Saturday, most exit poll surveys predicted 350-370 seats for the BJP and between 107-140 seats for the opposition. However, the early trends are showing a very different picture with the INDIA bloc exceeding expectations in many states. Polls have been off the mark a few times before, but as NDA looks poised to win a third term, albeit with a few last-minute struggles, here’s a look back at the previous elections responsible for Mr Narendra Modi’s unmatchable dominance over <keyword id="20184421" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Indian-politics" source="keywords">Indian politics</keyword>. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Inside BJP’s decade-long winning streak" comment="subhead" text="Inside BJP’s decade-long winning streak">Inside BJP’s decade-long winning streak </cmsannotation>The BJP has come a long way since 1984 when the party won just two seats. Its pro-Hindutva stance pushed it to prominence over the decades, especially in the 1990s. The BJP was in power for a considerable amount of time under Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s leadership at the turn of the century. But the kind of support that Narendra Modi has received since 2014 has been unmatched in the history of modern Indian politics. In 2014, the BJP saw a surprising landslide victory with 282 of the 543 seats. But what factors contributed to its sweeping win with a 31.3% majority? Throughout its campaigning ahead of the general elections that year, the BJP kept stressing its interest in fixing the economy and combating corruption allegedly caused by the Congress party’s rather inept governing. Modi, who called himself a chowkidar or watchman, vowed to set the government and bureaucracy to rights. He promised more jobs for young Indians and even launched a social media campaign to appeal to the younger generation. Many experts suggested that Modi created the brand “NaMo'' for himself through relentless media campaigning, something that <keyword id="19895780" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="rahul-gandhi" source="keywords">Rahul Gandhi</keyword> and other major political leaders could not do at the time. Additionally, he is also said to have had the support of the 45,000 country-wide RSS branches — the Hindu cultural nationalist parent of the BJP. However, after the leader had managed to comfortably settle into his new role as the Prime Minister of India, he announced the demonetisation of all ₹500 and ₹1,000 banknotes of the Mahatma Gandhi Series on 8 November 2016. As per a 2018 report from the Reserve Bank of India said that “the effort had failed to remove black money from the economy”. Modi was widely criticised for the way this move impacted the middle-class people of India. Despite this setback as well as criticism against his economic reforms like GST, he continued to implement bold policy changes to strengthen the core economy. His tilt towards a digital economy and seemingly tough actions against corrupt practices received widespread acclaim. He also successfully invoked a strong sense of nationalism and security in the people through the Balakot airstrike, a bombing raid conducted by Indian warplanes in February 2019. And it worked! BJP came to power again in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, this victory being bigger than the last. The BJP won a whopping 37.36% of the vote — the highest by a political party since the 1989 general elections with 303 seats. However, similar to 2019, towards the end of his second term in 2024, joblessness appears to be on the rise and incomes of farmers continue to plummet. Amid major issues like food inflation and the threat of AI to the job market, the ruling party relied on not-so-subtle religious polarisation and a ton of welfare programmes. From being chowkidar in 2014, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been depicted to be a saint today by many of his followers. While past leaders in India have tried to hold on to their secular image, Mr Modi has been seen flouting this convention on multiple occasions, expressing that he takes pride in his religion. With crores of followers still supporting him, the PM seems to be already on a path to victory. Only time will tell if the struggles during the last phases of this year’s election will come back to haunt him. In the meantime, stay tuned to Business Insider India for <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/politics/elections/lok-sabha-election-results-2024-live-counting-begins-at-8-am-as-bjp-led-nda-hopes-for-a-historic-third-term/articleshow/110685785.cms">more updates on the Lok Sabha elections 2024</a>.

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<a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=Mahatma+Gandhi">Mahatma Gandhi</a> is immortal in the pages of history because of his virtues of non-violence and passive resistance to win back India’s independence from the British colonizers. He led millions of Indians and succeeded in freeing the country after decades of bloody struggle. 
 
Business Insider India looks at the life and deeds of this peaceful revolutionary to handpick <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=leadership">leadership</a> lessons for modern day thought leaders. 
 
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10 Leadership lessons From Mahatma Gandhi

As you step into another fresh day, the first thoughts set the stage for what's its going to be like for you in the next few hours. If you are already sulking, its likely you are going to have an unpleasant day. But if you have woken up feeling full of life, chances are you will light up others' day along with yours. But it's important <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/A-glaring-misconception-about-life-could-be-keeping-us-from-achieving-long-lasting-happiness/articleshow/48205863.cms">you feel encouraged and stay happy every moment </a>to be able to do that. And what better way could be there than to kick-start your morning routine by reading <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/101-Inspirational-Quotes-From-Super-Successful-People/articleshow/40375451.cms">some precious word</a>s said by some of the legendary people <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/harvard-scientist-explains-coffee-2015-11?IR=T">as you take your first sip of coffee</a>. Our advice: 
 
Read them. 
 
Reread them. 
 
Meditate on them. 
 
Think about them. 
 
Keep on thinking about them. 
 
Because they reveal the true depth of these great men and women. And in this positivity lies the key to your happiness, only if you follow what they say. 
 
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Politics is India is not boring. It is packed with pompous statements, lots of action and really interesting characters. Recipe for a full-blown Bollywood flick (talk about cliches). But, this year, it is time to move beyond freudian slips, scandalous remarks and attempts to alter history by our politicians. In 2018, some our ministers and lawmakers took it upon themselves to directly challenge science—yes, believe us someone did. Here is a rundown of the six biggest political gaffes of 2018, number 6 is bound to leave you spellbound (sarcasm intended). 1. “Would you take a used sanitary napkin to a friend’s place?” 
	
	
	
	
	
	
 
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 In April 2018, Prime Minister <keyword id="6354477" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Narendra-Modi">Narendra Modi</keyword> was <a href="http://www.atimes.com/article/modi-getting-reputation-gaffes-historical-errors/">trolled </a>for getting <keyword id="6355532" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="mahatma-gandhi">Mahatma Gandhi</keyword>’s name wrong - not for the first, but the third time. This time it happened while the prime minister was addressing a gathering in Bihar’s Champaran district. PM Modi made a similar slip while addressing a political rally in 2013. Mahatma Gandhi’s full name is — Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, however PM Modi accidently addressed him as as “Mohanlal” Karamchand Gandhi. “Why run after politicians for job? Graduates should get cows and milk them”—said one Indian chief minister 
 
	
	
	
	
	
 
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 The controversial Chief Minister of Tripura, Biplab Kumar Deb has now been crowned as the king of gaffes in India. He seems to have been a serial offender and was even reprimanded by his party’s senior leadership for a series of brazen statements. In a bizzare comment, he suggested that graduates in India should not run after ministers and political parties to get a job rather they should get cows and milk it to earn one million in 10 years. ‘Many trips to bar. Oops, abroad’: Opposition leader <keyword id="5268" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Rahul-Gandhi">Rahul Gandhi</keyword> 
 
	
	
	
 
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 The president of Indian National Congress Rahul Gandhi was in an embarrassing situation while addressing lawmakers in the Parliament. What he aimed was for a snarky remark against his arch-political rival Prime Minister Modi. However, ended up being the butt of several jokes. D<a href="https://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-pradhan-mantri-ji-bar-mai-jate-hain-i-mean-abroad-rahul-gandhi-s-gaffe-leaves-pm-modi-laughing-2639481">uring his speec</a>h in the lower house of the Parliament in July 2018, he made a faux pas by saying “the Prime Minister took many trips to BAR. Reacting to some smirks and giggles - he immediately corrected himself and said “I mean abroad…” He mixed up the Hindi word ‘bahar’, which means outside, to the english word bar - where one generally goes to loosen up and have a good time. While Gandhi promptly clarified the whole situation made several politicians including the prime minister, who burst into laughter. A light Parliamentary moment, indeed! Biplab did it again! Revisiting historical facts about Rabindranath Tagore 
 
	
	
	
	
 
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 Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb— who we earlier dubbed as the ‘king of bloopers’ once said that nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore rejected the Nobel Prize as a mark of protest against the British Empire. In fact, Tagore never declined the award that he received in 1913 for his work ‘Gitanjali.’ He further added, Tagore was awarded with “Biswosrestho” (world’s best) award for Gitanjali. ‘Ducks raise oxygen level in water bodies’ - No prizes for guessing who said that! 
 
	
	
	
	
 
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 In another major gaffe, the Tripura chief minister claimed that ducks can raise oxygen levels when they swim in water bodies. Yes, yes this is a scientific fact, but it still became news because of the bizarre comment. He said, “When ducks swim in water, oxygen level automatically increases in the waterbody. It (oxygen) gets recycled. Fish in the water will get more oxygen. They also benefit from bird droppings. Thus, pisciculture will benefit and fishes will grow faster, that too in a completely organic way,” reported NDTV.

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<div class="KonaFilter image-container float_right click-to-enlarge"><div class="image on-image"><a title_source="Wikimedia commons" title_caption="Mahatma Gandhi." class="zoomin" href="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/53f4ec936bb3f77917f7d18b-960/mahatma-gandhi-laughing.jpeg"></a>Wikimedia commonsMahatma Gandhi.</div></div>Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was born in Porbandar, India, in 1869.
He was assassinated in 1948. 
Though in school <a href="http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/225216/Mohandas-Karamchand-Gandhi" target="_blank">he was rated as only</a> "good at English, fair in Arithmetic and weak in Geography," he would go on to become a lawyer and spend twenty years in South Africa before returning to a still-colonial India. 
There he led the Indian independence movement, which culminated to the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_Independence_Act_1947" target="_blank">Indian Independence Act of 1947</a>. 
His philosophy of satyagraha - or mass nonviolent protest - would become a tool of oppressed people around the world, inspiring the likes of <a href="http://www.progressive.org/news/2013/07/182893/mandela-took-inspiration-gandhi" target="_blank">Nelson Mandela</a> and <a href="http://mlk-kpp01.stanford.edu/index.php/encyclopedia/encyclopedia/enc_kings_trip_to_india/" target="_blank">Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.</a> 
For this we call him Mahatma, or great soul.

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<ul class="summary-list"><li>Emilia Lahti is an educator, speaker, and author of the upcoming book "Gentle <keyword id="44011" type="CITY" weightage="60" keywordseo="power">Power</keyword>: A Revolution in How We Lead, Think, and Succeed."</li><li>She writes that gentle power is a skill more leaders should embrace during crises and periods of unrest or economic uncertainty, such as the COVID-19 pandemic.</li><li>Power alone can erode empathy and cause conflict, Lahti says, whereas gentle power is balanced with <keyword id="464954" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="60" keywordseo="emotional-intelligence">emotional intelligence</keyword>, compassion, and trust.</li><li>Leaders can practice gentle power by improving their self-awareness, observing how gracefully they handle tough situations, and regularly seeking feedback from their employees.</li></ul>Today, it's almost too easy to find discouraging examples of unethical <keyword id="34454" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="60" keywordseo="leadership">leadership</keyword> that have caused companies and even entire countries to go down in flames. Still, the opposite is also true. Leaders who understand the difference between being 'hardy' and 'hard' — a trait I call 'gentle power' — can be found in industries across the world, leading their workers to success, and reaping the benefits.<div type="image" title="Emilia Lahti BLACK_photo_cred_Pauliina Vanhanen" height="1080" width="1440" msid="79285688" hostid="261"></div>One example of gentle power is New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. In 2019, she had been fronting press conferences from left and right after the terror attacks that devastated Christchurch and left 51 people dead on March 15 of that year.Tired but resolute, she finally arrived at a high school where three students had lost their lives in the massacre. After Ardern had finished speaking about her intent to change New Zealand's gun laws, a student near the front row asked her, <a href="https://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/cashmere-high-pupil-asks-jacinda-ardern-touching-question-am-very-sad">"How are you?"</a>An inquiry after her own well-being amidst one of New Zealand's darkest days clearly threw her."How am I?" Ardern repeated. "Thank you for asking," she said. "I am very sad." A simple question, a simple answer that revealed the instinctive, bridge-building nature of her leadership, offering everyone there a compelling experience of remaining human first.While power has been shown to erode the brain's capacity for <a href="https://hbr.org/2015/04/becoming-powerful-makes-you-less-empathetic">empathy</a> and make leaders harsher, <a href="https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/23322039.2016.1230958">research</a> on emotional intelligence shows that empathy is a crucial trait that makes leaders and their organizations more effective, encourages a positive team climate, and increases employee retention.Research into social neuroscience of empathy <a href="https://www.researchgate.net/publication/337605830_The_Social_Neuroscience_of_Empathy_and_Its_Implication_for_Business_Ethics">proposes</a> that empathy is an essential aspect of informed decision-making in complex situations and acts as a buffer against cold, impersonal, and dehumanized business practices.Read more: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/neil-sheth-former-goldman-sachs-employee-shares-leadership-tips-2020-10">I worked at Goldman Sachs for 4 years as an investment-banking consultant. Here's what my experience taught me about leadership, teamwork, and hiring.</a><h2>Gentleness in leadership is not about fragility or being passive.</h2>Instead, it's the higher path of achieving, winning, and accomplishing — not through force or coercion, but through persuasion and the art of what I call gentle power. Philosopher Andre Comte-Sponville elaborates on this unexpected quality in his book "A Small Treatise on the Great Virtues" by writing that gentleness is "courage without violence, strength without harshness, love without anger.""Empathy is a way to gather information about the people around you. Given how much of a leader's job is managing relationships, leaders who lack empathy miss information that could be crucial for their own — and their organization's — success," wrote<a href="https://www.kornferry.com/insights/articles/how-empathy-adds-to-a-leaders-power"> Daniel Goleman</a>, a psychologist and award-winning pioneer of the research on emotional intelligence.In a <a href="https://www.researchgate.net/publication/257541882_Understanding_the_Strength_of_Gentleness_Soft-Skilled_Leadership_on_the_Rise#pf9">study from 2013</a>, Joan Marques, a professor of management at Woodbury University's School of Business, concluded that over-emphasizing tough or hard skills and restraining the value of soft skills (such as self-awareness, empathy, and social skills) in the past decades has led to widely accepted ideas that leadership should be about boldness, charisma, and superior knowledge. Marques says that unfortunately this idea has become adopted not only in corporate environments but also at business schools, perpetuating the flow of tough skill-focused entrants into the workforce. The challenge, according to her, is to convince the tough-skilled individuals of the importance to reestablish their internal balance, which has been systematically disrupted through their formal education.Negative leadership traits and even toxicity can momentarily make leaders <a href="https://hbr.org/2004/01/narcissistic-leaders-the-incredible-pros-the-inevitable-cons">appear more effective</a>, attractive, and innovative, and can even incite action in others. But ultimately, this harshness ends up always wreaking havoc in the very areas of <a href="https://hbr.org/2017/08/high-performing-teams-need-psychological-safety-heres-how-to-create-it?registration=success">psychological safety</a> that are needed to enable collaboration, creativity, and trust that high-performing teams, for example, rely on.Gentle power, as in the example of Ardern or, say Mahatma Gandhi or Nelson Mandela, is the artful and honest blending of intelligence and empathy to produce world class results — all while putting the value inherent in all human life and of well-being first.It's not about sacrificing "winning" or losing ambition but is about choosing a more elevated and effective path that takes into consideration the big picture: the future of our environment, state of power in global leadership, quality of life, and well-being.Read more: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/best-books-hope-inspiration-uncertain-times-recommended-by-founders-ceos-coaches">19 books that'll give you hope and inspiration in uncertain times, recommended by founders, CEOs, and business coaches</a><h2>For soft-skill averse leaders, it's important to continually develop emotional intelligence and intuition.</h2><a href="https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Want-to-be-a-topflight-leader-Hone-your-Nyman/c572b8bade946c32c5d87d6d27f18e83a9a2892e">Marilyn Nyman</a>, who has focused on engineers, highlights the benefits of focusing on the importance of developing communication, finding out how people see you, and finally, having sensitivity to other's perceptions. However, as Goleman put it: "Leaders skilled at empathy are not 'soft.' They're smart at using a powerful leadership tool." Ardern herself, who was named<a href="https://www.odt.co.nz/star-news/star-national/ethos-kindness-ardern-voted-worlds-second-top-thinker"> second in a list of the world's top 50 "thinkers" of 2020</a> for her governing 'ethos of kindness' while producing practical results in response to COVID-19, has <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/may/31/jacinda-ardern-political-leaders-can-be-both-empathetic-and-strong">said that</a> trying to be the strongest person in the room distracts for the real purpose of leadership, explaining "You can be both empathetic and strong." The world as we know it is breathing heavily under the weight of our past mistakes in leadership. However, the ever-fortifying dialogue that is being woven between science and the real-life example of leaders like Ardern — and who also exist around us in great numbers — makes me hopeful.<h2>How leaders can steadily improve their gentle power skills</h2>To be on board with the next era of leadership — that of power that is both strong and gentle — try incorporating the following practical steps into your daily life:<ul><li>Make growth toward your full potential and expression as a gentle leader a priority. Immerse yourself in inspiring research, stories, and seek mentorship from leaders you look up to or from an expert coach to have support.</li><li>Train to be self-aware so you know what you are good at and what you need to learn. You can improve your self-awareness by asking for feedback from your subordinates as well as your superiors, and scheduling regular check-ins to monitor progress.</li><li>Begin to observe how gracefully you handle conflicts. Be aware of how much psychological safety and trust you are able to foster with your employees, and how many opportunities you can create in the systems that you help run through your leadership.</li></ul>What you have to gain are not only the science-backed benefits of gentle power, but a life of meaning and perpetual refinement.Emilia Lahti is an awarded educator, speaker, and the founder of Sisu Lab. She's the author of the upcoming book "Gentle Power: A Revolution in How We Lead, Think, and Succeed." Find more on her <a href="https://www.emilialahti.com/">website</a>.

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<div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table lead-image-large"><div><div class="image on-image">Hindustan Times/Getty ImagesIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his 150th birthday on Wednesday.</div></div></div><ul class="summary-list"><li>Wednesday marks what would have been <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2019/10/02/world/gandhi-150-year-birthday-anniversary-trnd/index.html">Mahatma Gandhi's 150th birthday</a> - Gandhi was born on October 2, 1869.</li><li>Gandhi was <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/asia_pacific/a-hero-to-the-world-gandhi-is-increasingly-controversial-in-india/2019/10/02/556be3ee-e3a7-11e9-b0a6-3d03721b85ef_story.html">revered during his lifetime</a> (and after his assassination) for his views on nonviolence and for his belief in secular democracy.</li><li>Although his early writing reveals his <a href="https://www.npr.org/2019/10/02/766083651/gandhi-is-deeply-revered-but-his-attitudes-on-race-and-sex-are-under-scrutiny">racism towards black people</a>, Gandhi's views evolved to focus more on peace, and his activism, including hunger strikes, eventually led to India's independence in 1946.</li><li><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/?hprecirc-bullet">Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.</a></li></ul>To celebrate Mahatma Gandhi's 150th birthday, <a href="https://www.npr.org/2019/10/02/766083651/gandhi-is-deeply-revered-but-his-attitudes-on-race-and-sex-are-under-scrutiny">India is praying for peace</a>.On Wednesday, <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/02/opinion/modi-mahatma-gandhi.html?smtyp=cur&amp;smid=tw-nytopinion">Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi</a> payed tribute to Gandhi at an event at Parliament House in New Delhi. Gandhi's birthday - October 2, 1869 - is a national holiday in India called Gandhi Jayanti, where events and prayers are taking place all over the country.Mohandas Gandhi (or as India knows him, the <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2019/10/02/world/gandhi-150-year-birthday-anniversary-trnd/index.html">"father of the nation,"</a>) wasn't given the name "Mahatma" (great soul) until 1914, after he had built a reputation as a lawyer and social activist.From then on, Gandhi dedicated himself to Indian independence through nonviolence. His philosophy would eventually lead to India gaining independence from Britain in 1946. Although Gandhi was assassinated two years later by a Hindu extremist who opposed Gandhi's idea of secular Indian democracy, his beliefs would live on in leaders like <a href="https://www.npr.org/2019/10/02/766083651/gandhi-is-deeply-revered-but-his-attitudes-on-race-and-sex-are-under-scrutiny">Martin Luther King Jr, and Nelson Mandela</a>.As history's perception of Gandhi evolves (some of his opinions have been considered <a href="https://www.npr.org/2019/10/02/766083651/gandhi-is-deeply-revered-but-his-attitudes-on-race-and-sex-are-under-scrutiny">racist by today's standards</a>), his most well-regarded views - nonviolence, civil disobedience, secular democracy - have held up much better with time.Here are some of Gandhi's most thought-provoking quotes from letters, speeches, interviews, and his own writing.

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Sri Krishna, the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu is also known as the Purna Avatar or the complete manifestation of the supreme cosmic energy. Krishna was born on the eighth day (Ashtami) of the dark phase of the lunar month (Krishna Paksha) in the month of Shravan. Krishnashtami, Krishna Jayanti, or <keyword id="218220" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Krishna-Janmashtami" source="Orion">Krishna Janmashtami</keyword> is celebrated in Hindu households. Krishna gave us the most sacred teaching of Bhagavad Gita. Several miracles and divine plays performed by Lord Krishna are described in the Bhagavad Gita and Mahabharata. Hence Krishna is revered as Jagadguru or the divine master who dispels darkness and lights the lamp of wisdom in people’s hearts. On the day of Krishnashtami, greet your near and dear ones with some select messages and quotes shared here. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Krishna janmashtami 2022 messages and greetings" comment="subhead" text="Krishna janmashtami 2022 messages and greetings">Krishna janmashtami 2022 messages and greetings</cmsannotation> <ul><li>Krishna, the divine teacher of the universe, is always here with you -- to guide you to lead your life with clarity, joy, confidence, and hope. Let the day of Krishnashtami ignite benevolent spirits in you and dispel the darkness of ignorance. May you be blessed with divine protection. </li><li>May Lord Krishna be with you and your family, always! Blessings of Health, Wealth, Love, and Happiness. Happy Janmashtami!</li><li>Murli Manohar… Giridhara Gopala… Govinda Hari… This Janmashtami, as you chant the names of Shri Lord Krishna, may he shower upon you his divine blessings. Happy Krishna Janmashtami!</li><li>Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna… Krishna Krishna, Hare Hare… Wishing you a happy and blessed Krishna Janmashtami!</li><li>May the blessings of Lord Krishna enhance each moment of your life… this Janmashtami… and always!</li><li>May the blessings of Lord Krishna always be with you and your family. Wishing you and your family a very Happy Janmashtami!</li><li>May Lord Krishna bless you and your family with peace and happiness… Happy Krishna Janmashtami!</li><li>Sending your way, warm heartfelt wishes. May you enjoy this joyous occasion. Happy Janmashtami!</li><li>May the Natkhat Nand Lal always provide you and your family with happiness, health, and prosperity. </li><li>May the festival of Janmashtami bring you joy, peace, and love. Happy Krishna Janmashtami!</li><li>May Lord Krishna's flute invite the melody of love into your life. Wishing you all very Happy Janmashtami!.</li><li>May Lord Krishna steal all your tensions and worries… And give you all the love, peace, and happiness on this holy occasion of Krishna Janmashtami.</li><li>On this Janmashtami, may all your wishes come true and may Nand Gopal shower his blessings on you and your loved ones! Happy Janmashtami!</li><li>May the blessings of Lord Krishna fill your life with happiness on this Janmashtami.</li><li>May Lord Krishna give you strength and inspire you to face all problems in life with great courage. Happy Krishna Janmashtami!</li><li>May Lord Krishna come to your house and take away your Makhan &amp; Mishri along with all your worries &amp; sorrows.</li><li>Let there be love and laughter in your life with Lord Krishna's blessings. Happy Janmashtami!</li><li>On this holy occasion of Shri Krishna Janmashtami, I hope and pray that the blessings of Shri Krishna may always be with you. May your heart and home be filled with happiness, peace and prosperity. Happy Janmashtami!</li><li>This Shri Krishna Janmashtami, eliminate the Kansa within you, to restore Dharma. May only goodness prevail. Here's wishing a very Happy Shri Krishna Janmashtami to you and your family.</li><li>May this auspicious occasion of Shri Krishna Janmashtami bring a lot of positivity, peace and harmony in your life. Happy Janmashtami to you.</li><li>May Lord Krishna give you strength and inspire you to face all problems in life with great courage. Happy Krishna Janmashtami!</li></ul> <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Happy Krishna Janmashtami - quotes from Bhagavad Gita" comment="subhead" text="Happy Krishna Janmashtami - quotes from Bhagavad Gita">Happy Krishna Janmashtami - quotes from Bhagavad Gita</cmsannotation> "The secret of karma yoga which is to perform actions without any fruitive desires is taught by Lord Krishna in the Bhagavad-Gita" - Swami Vivekananda "It is better to perform one’s own duties imperfectly than to master the duties of another. By fulfilling the obligations one is born with, a person never comes to grief" "The message of the Gita is to be found in the second chapter of the Gita where Lord Krishna speaks of the balanced state of mind, of mental equipoise" - Mahatma Gandhi "The mind is restless and difficult to restrain, but it is subdued by practice" "Experience cold or heat, pleasure, or pain. These experiences are fleeting; they come and go. Bear them patiently" "I enter into each planet, and by My energy, they stay in orbit. I become the moon and thereby supply the juice of life to all vegetables"

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