Essay Class 04

A brief discussion about the previous class

Discussion about the quote based essay basics
Topic 1- "The character of an institution is determined by its leader"
 Step 1: Highlighting the keywords.
 Institution: Entity that is organized and fulfills some needs of society.
 A different manifestation of the institution: Family, religion, media, corporate houses,
defense, etc.
 Character: Sum total of characteristics of an entity (whether individual or institutional).
 Specific qualities like Moral qualities or ethical standards.
 Responsive, democratic/participative, fluid communication, conflict resolution,
accountability, transparency, truth, honesty, etc.
 Why leader shapes the character?
 A leader is the source of inspiration.
 Good leadership is able to influence everyone around.
 An important role in building the perception.
 For a common man, the institution is synonymous with its leader.
 Authority to command.
 How the leader shapes the character of an institution?
 Vision, Goals, strategy, motivation, etc.
 Channelize the energy in the desired direction. It can be constructive or destructive.
 Destructive in form of Mob lynching, riots, etc.
 What kind of leadership is required?
 Walk the talk.
 Courageous.
 Anecdote: ISRO failed mission, Satish Dhawan and APJ Kalam.
 Inclusion of examples.
 How to create such leaders?
 Agencies of socialization.
 Family, school, media, religion, etc.
 Democratic parenting, Creating emotionally intelligent leaders, etc.
 Introduction with the anecdote.
 Linking para: How it is shaped by its leadership.
 Examples and counter-examples.
 Ultimate conclusion:
 Institutions are permanent but leaders not. Example of Delhi Metro and E. Sreedharan,
etc.
 "Every great institution is the legacy of a great leader and failed leadership can bring
down even the greatest of the institution.
Topic 2: Quick but steady wins the race
 Haste: Reactionary, impulsive, destructive, rigid, etc.
 Quick: Alertness, Responsiveness, constructive, etc.
 Steady: Consistent, continuity, persistent, etc.
 Race: Economic prosperity, social transformation, self-fulfillment, etc.
 Structure:
 Where India was slow & suffered: Population control, Industrialization, social
infrastructure, LPG, education, R&D, anachronistic laws, etc.
 Quick but not steady: Green revolution, reservation, educational reforms, urbanization,
land reforms, PESA, etc.
 Slow & steady still hold ground: Uniform civil code, religious reforms, etc.
 Quick & steady need of the hour: Highlight why Quick but steady is the need of the
hour.
 Examples like Sustainable development, inclusive growth, etc.
 Otherwise various ramifications.
Topic 3: Commitment to Ideals not Idols is need of the hour
 Ideals: Values one intends to promote.
 Idols: The embodiment of ideals, symbolism, convey the ideal attributes of divinity.
 Examples: Value teachings, with respect to god, leaders, etc.
 Social domain: Infrastructural biasedness, etc.
 Political domain: Democracy, people's participation, etc.
 Festivals: Diwali for togetherness, celebrations, collective consciousness, etc.
 Historical, environmental, etc.
 Introduction related anecdote based on conversation.
The topic for the next class: Miscellaneous topics, etc.