Dear Sajith,
“That’s one ‘small step’ for a man, one giant leap for mankind” said Neil Armstrong over a radio transmission as he stepped on the moon, and raised the American flag.
This act of raising the flag symbolized triumph over mankind’s perceived limitations. While ‘raise a flag’ as a phrase is commonly used to alert against something or to raise a concern, I think it is opportune to consider it as that ‘small step’ required to challenge the status quo! Not just the status quo in systems or the little world around us, but the status quo within us.
And probably, that’s the difference between good and great. More often than not, people don’t end up taking that ‘small step’, don’t walk that extra mile, and then settle for less!
Traditionally, we have been brought up with values of obedience and acceptance. However, that does not mean that we get restricted from raising a voice, making a change, and pushing ourselves to innovate.
Wouldn’t it be good to encourage our workplace to raise a flag against status quo and mediocrity?
This Independence day, I would like to encourage my team at Jombay to raise the flag with a simple question, “Is there a different, better, faster way of doing whatever we are doing?”
If we all can raise a flag against our inhibitions and hesitations, and attempt for a personal victory on our limitations, that, I think, would be real freedom!
Quoting from the inspiring anthem of FIFA 2010 World Cup.
When I get older, I will be stronger
They'll call me freedom
Just like a waving flag
Here’s to #RaiseAFlag this Independence Day!
Jai Hind!
Mohit
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Mohit Gundecha | Co-founder & CEO
JOMBAY | Behavior to Bottomline
Psychometrics | 360 Feedback | Assessment & Development Center Platform
