MEET THE LEADER

 

Today, on behalf of our respected Professor Dr. Samuel Rufus, my classmates and I had the opportunity to meet Mr. Johnny Tom Varghese, an IAS officer, through the event titled "MEET THE LEADER." He delivered a vibrant and engaging speech on "How I Was Shaped as a Leader." In this blog, I would like to share some glimpses of his speech from the event. 

I personally admired the way he engaged with the students by referencing some of the places in MCC that will always remain memorable for each one of us. He described MCC as a buffet due to its uniqueness and diversity. 

He then shared his life experiences at MCC. As an MCCian, he initially walked into MCC with a plan, but later he realized that this was not what he wanted. He learned the art of thriving amidst chaos and gradually started from scratch.

He believes that leadership is a medal pinned on each one of us. He then shares his experience in the College Union Society Election. He talks about one of his friends from Bhutan, who is a very well-organized person. He also mentions that he learned a lot from a guy named Jacob George in the College Union Society. 

He states that leadership doesn't mean being alone; it involves embracing the story of an event. Leadership is about waiting for a moment and finding ways to let others shine. The most important point he shared is that leadership is not just learning from books, but also learning from others' experiences.

His line, "Cutlets and samosas are sold fast in the College canteen. So, we should grab the opportunities," holds the essence of his entire speech. He stated that he loves his job as an IAS officer because it coordinates all the departments, such as IPS, IFS, IRSC, etc., and the generalized behavior is accepted by IAS. He emphasized that a good administrator should know how to manage, organize, and maintain positive relationships with friends and others. He ended his speech by encouraging us to enjoy our college life simultaneously.

What I take away from his speech is that leadership isn't just about holding a high-position job or being the boss. It's about being responsible, setting a good example, and helping others do their best. A good leader understands their own feelings and also cares about how others feel. They guide, support, and inspire people to grow and succeed together.