The Strength of Ten

Krishna Pillai ()

Chapter Chapter 6 in Essence of a Manager, 2011, pp 93-108 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract 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.

Keywords: Character Trait; Mental Stress; Human Character; Material Analogy; Pressure Tactic (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2011
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-17581-7_6

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