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Vol.22
Capability and Determination. |
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Basic capabilities of a person
primarily consist of physical
strength, vitality and
intellectual ability. The so
called “mind (vitality)”,
“technique (intellectual
ability)” and “body (physical
strength)”in sumo correspond to
these capabilities. Only by
maintaining a good balance of
these three skills at a high
level can a sumo wrestler
become a champion.
This
theory is also behind the
requirements for the top
management of a company. When
one is physically and mentally
weak he cannot make sound
decisions. On the other hand,
if he has a strong sense of
purpose his strength and spirit
naturally rises. Therefore, if
one becomes ill due to stress
upon facing difficulties and is
easily hospitalized, it may not
be an overstatement to say that
he lacks the quality of a top
manager in terms of physical
and mental strength.
As
for the intellectual ability,
the majority of those in top
management have graduated from
elite universities and have
high academic standards.
However, this is where the
problem lies. There is a huge
difference between academic
achievements gained through
repetition of simple “1+1=2”
sums and studying with a
questioning mind – questioning
whether “1+1=3” is possible. In
fact, there are cases in human
society where work efficiency
trebles if two people work
together hand in hand.
One’s criteria of judgement
are gradually formed through
constant questioning and
repetition of trial and error,
finally turning into unshakable
conviction. This, I believe,
leads to the development of
judgement and determination to
support this conviction.
However, determination does not
grow in government offices and
firms that handle public
projects, where stereotyped way
of thinking and nature of work
are predominant, and there is
no opportunity to learn by
mistakes.
It is said
that it is important to know
when to quit, and that is what
determines a person’s value.
Isn’t it necessary, then, for a
leader to have self-awareness
and judgement upon failing to
perform one’s duty as top
management, and determination
to quit?
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