The Nine Moods of a Magnificient Manager

“The magnitude of books is making us ignorant.”-Voltaire (1694-1778) A socio-spiritual management consultant delivers a lecture on topic, “The Nine Moods of a Magnificent Manager and how to Challenge the Stressful Management Situations by Practical Application of the Moods.” This seminar is conducted for the benefit of those in the managerial cadre to fine-tune their management acumen. The consultant argues thus: “The subject of management is an overcrowded field. I quote Voltaire (1694-1778), “The magnitude of books is making us ignorant”. The major branches of management are financial management, marketing management, human resource management, strategic management, production management, operations management, service management and information technology management. The problem with the present managerial world is there are more books on management topics than the numerical strength of managers all over the world. Is it possible for a management trainee to study all of them and then become a successful manager? Another ‘planet’ rotates without intermission around this Planet Earth and it is named as success by the business magnets. The relationship between success and management is like the one between wife and husband who desire to lead a harmonious life but are unable to do so and would not like to divorce either. Management is all about the ability of a Manager to rob the pocket of a gullible commoner/consumer or another manager in a competing organization. You all have made hefty payments to attend this one day’s seminar. It is my duty to thank you. Good that most of you are sponsored by your managements of respective companies. You have arrived here with a hope or you had no other alternative, but to come. I congratulate you on your dynamism and your desperate desire to become Magnificent Managers. By the end of the session, I am sure you will become one and will have no inclination to return to this auditorium yet again. With this training, if you are unable to prove your worth as a Magnificent Manager, try your luck as a consultant on the topic of management. My formula for success is simple and straightforward. No textbooks and research journals are used in this seminar. No pen, pad or folder will be provided to you. No home assignments either; no participation certificate or trophy will be awarded to you. Have a peaceful sleep after this session. Lend me your ear and mind and see how I change your thought processes to chisel an interesting personality to augment your inner cheer and inspiration. Those with whom you interact will remember you forever, for better or worse, depending on your luck. We begin with an important session. Think that in place of your confused mind, a beautiful garden of roses has emerged with many hues and colors and invigorating fragrance. Think! Nothing is impossible to think! Has it emerged? I can see that in some of you from the expressions on your countenance. Make an effort to smile.You are an individual of many moods. Our ancient scriptures have defined nine moods. They are Shringara (Erotic),Hasya (Humorous),Karuna (Pathetic),Raudra (Terrible),Veera (Heroic),Bhayanaka (Fearful) ,Bibhatsa (Odious),Adbhuta (Wondrous) and Shanta (Peaceful) Now, think that you are a performing artist. The wise ones say that this world is a stage, and we are all dancing puppets attached to the strings in the hands of Almighty. Each mood is associated with a particular color. Shringara: Pale Light Green, Hasya: White, Karuna: Grey, Raudra: Red, Veera: Pale Orange, Bhayanaka: Black, Bibhatsa: Blue, Adbhuta: Yellow and Shanta: White. Some of the top fashion designers and connoisseurs of dress are aware of this weakness of humankind to colors and exploit it to maximize their profits. Now we come to the core part of the discussion. You need to spend some more money to secure your future. Read more