Jan 17, 2010

Everything is fine, if you can explain well

In today's society, the most important quality required of a leader is to be able to explain things properly. In 'My Fair Lady', the hero says, "The French don't mind what they do, as long as they can pronounce it properly". Similarly, in today's world, it does not matter what we do, as long as we can explain it properly!

Take our uncle for example.


How nicely explained!

From the spokespersons of our prime ministers and presidents, from our cricket stars to film stars, from our subordinates to superiors in office.. why, every sales person either in a big shopping mall to the street vendors of vegetables... All of them need this quality to explain away the 'unnecessary' questions from the customers, general public and what not.

If you cannot explain, then you need other skills.

We are watching the old 'Yes Minister' television series. When an unexpected (and hence uncomfortable) question is posed to the British Minister, he gives different variations of the 'it is a very good question' only as an answer. The person who asked the question loses patience waiting for the actual answer and moves on to the next one. 'Deftly ducking' is the phrase to describe this skill.

Actually, I think, it will be a good idea if someone writes a book on the "10 most important skills required to stay ahead in a modern adult", I can volunteer to contribute materials.

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