An inspiring incident in the life of a great leader short speech
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Leader - Dr. Kalam
Be known for your abilities rather than for the position that you are at.
Varanasi, IIT, convocation day (2013) - Chief guest for the event, Dr. Kalam refused to sit on a the chair that was designated for him. He refused as the chair was larger in size than other chairs.
He offered the chair to the VC of the college. The VC couldn't have accepted this and another chair was arranged for Dr. Kalam.
Being a renowned individual & former President of India & as globally renowned scientist, the special chair was offered to him, but, he denied to sit on that. He is a very grounded person and that is the important quality which you should posses when you attend new highs in life. People should be known for their qualities & knowledge.
In Varanasi, IIT, convocation day in the year of 2013 - Chief guest, Dr. Kalam refused to sit on the chair that was arranged for him.
He refused because the chair was larger in size than other chairs.
He requested vice chancellor to sit on the chair arranged for him. The VC did not accept this and another chair was arranged for Dr. Kalam. Dr. Kalam, a renowned individual as well as former President of India was an internationally renowned scientist, who was offered with a special position.
But he denied it as he is a very grounded person and that is the important quality which everyone should possess when one attends new highs in life. People are remembered for their qualities and knowledge.