(GREETINGS)

How many are using facebook application daily? You might have noticed a

photograph of a wolf pack shared on social media and image sharing sites.

It shows several wolves walking in a single file line through a snow-covered

wilderness. The photograph had a description where the first three wolves

are the old or sick. Then comes the five strongest and lastly, the alpha.

According to the description, he controls everything from the rear and can

see everything and decide the direction.

Whether the story about this photograph is true or yet to be proven, it just

shows one thing. Leadership is an opportunity to serve and not to be served.

It does not involve domination or subjugation of the weaker individual.

Leadership is about service – altruistic, dedicated and humble service.

Leadership is also about sustaining the passion and commitment towards a

common goal.

What then are the qualities of a true leader?

True leader is someone who earns respect through his rightful actions and

mass following without any dictatorship. He inspires others to follow his

footsteps and become the guiding light for the humanity. The great leader is
someone who carries the torch of wisdom and enlightens the society thereby

leading people to the path of progress and growth. Besides, the true meaning

of leadership is having the requisite ability to enable people want to follow

you while being under no compulsion as such to do so. Leaders are those

people who set certain benchmarks and try to achieve those benchmarks by

allowing people to judge them according to their actions and endeavors. The

goals are set and all might is put towards achieving those goals, but without

compromising with the ethics and morals – this is the true mark of a great

leader.

Leaders who possess great leadership qualities effectively channelize their

energy and devote themselves for the growth and progress of humanity. The

restrictions or obligations that he/she imposes on himself/herself enable

him/her to rise against all odds and never bow down to the circumstances.

Always remember that the love of supreme excellence is found in a great

leader. Thus, a true leader is someone who is able to establish a connection

with the almighty and realizes by faith that he/she is a mere instrument in the

hands of Him and dedicates his entire life to become an inspirer and guide

of the higher sentiments and ambitions of the people.

He/she who is a leader in the true sense of the term has to pay the price for

his forbearance and moral restraints. He/she does good to the society

selflessly, i.e. without expecting anything in return. This leads to further

enhancement or cleansing of his/her soul and keeping a check on his/her

personal desires, which in turn allows him/her to become an extraordinary

being.

There is an old-saying which is, “To be first in place, one must be first in merit

as well.” Thus, an individual actually becomes a leader when he/she has the

ability to lead mankind on the path of progress without any selfish reason.

To end, I would like to challenge you, the elected officers, to make a

difference, initiate worthwhile projects and programs, walk your talk and

serve with passion, commitment and sense of responsibility.

Once again, Congratulations!