I can do it

"The accelerated decline of achievements in Q1 is alarming" the email for the 3+9 Review Meeting started. "To be sure, the picture isn’t entirely grim. And many of these indicators have their flip sides" it continued.

Keen intellect, business competence and strong interpersonal skills, I have been told, are essential leadership qualities. But one quality that makes the difference against the background of the economic slump and the swine flu, is the ability to remain optimistic in the face of daunting adversity.

Optimism is an important quality, but denial is deadly. Effective leadership, to me in demanding situations, means being able to see the optimistic view and, at the same time, deal with the brutal truth.