Today I am inspired to share this true story from Living Legend of India Dr V N Shrikhande from Mumbai.
Sometime in 1981 got a call from Mr Birla to meet him. When I met, he immediately explained that his sickness was not my domain of expertize however the reason for meeting was that he had heard about my unique thought process from my students.
I met him once but he remembered me and got a new year diary with my name duly embossed from him. Once I had to speak on topic 'Excellence in Medical Profession' and happen to see his thoughts on excellence.
I wrote a small note to Mr Birla. My secretary told me, not to waste your time writing to such a busy man. I told her, I do not expect any reply but let me communicate. Matter ends there, once I finish my letter. Surprisingly, within 10 days got reply from him:
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Dear Dr Shrikhande:
Thank you for your charming, educative and inspiring letter of January 9th. I agree wholeheartedly with whatever you have written.
You will be surprised, what is true for you as a doctor is also relevant to me as a business man. There is great similarity. Many of the paragraphs reflect thoughts that I often propagate to my colleagues.
It was refreshing, reassuring and very enlightening to go through your letter.
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After many months he spotted me in a party hosted by the Governor of Maharashtra. He introduced his wife Mrs Rajashree. He told her: You remember my correspondence over excellence with Dr Shrikhande. Here he is.
I realized why these people become Leaders and people love to follow them with smiling face.
Taken from: Autobiography of Dr V N Shrikhande in Marathi: ....Anee Doan Haat. Popular Publications. Mumbai
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