A Tribute to a Great Leader
Friday, April 18, 2008
The Boss drives his men, The Leader inspires them. The Boss depends on authority, The Leader depends on goodwill. The Boss evokes fear, The Leader radiates love. The Boss says "I", The Leader says "We". The Boss shows who is wrong, The Leader shows what is wrong. The Boss knows how it is done, The Leader knows how to do it. The Boss demands respect, The Leader commands respect. So, which one do you want to be?
I know of a God-fearing man who is an insightful leader, my ex Vice Principal – Mr Michael Lim. He is a genuine and humble man who is always willing to spare a moment to listen. He will painstakingly remember each of his teachers' birthdays and drop them a birthday greeting early in the morning before the madness begins at work. He's firm but never condescending.
Personally, he isn't just a great boss and mentor but a friend as well. He was there at the lowest point of our lives. He was there to bring a word of comfort to us and laboured in prayer for us. He took the trouble to drive all the way to my school to give us souvenirs he bought from Hong Kong. That speaks volumes.
He's one boss whom my husband and I will go the extra mile for because he will do likewise (if not more) for us too. We will definitely jump at any opportunity to work for him again. To have met Mr Lim is the most wonderful thing that has happened to us since we started teaching.
May God bless him and his family richly!
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