On the 30th Of December 2021, IBA Karachi organized a book launch of “Leadership in Changing Times.” The author of the book is Tariq khan, who’s a faculty at New York University, CEO of Global Marketing, and the Chairman of the Board at Stratford University.
The event began at 5 p.m. in City Campus’ Lecture Theater A. The discussion started with a lively conversation about a seminar taking place in LT-B concerning Pakistan’s upcoming census. Mr. Akbar Zaidi then spoke to the audience for about 5 minutes, sharing his thoughts on the book and leadership in general. He was proud of the fact that when the lockdown was imposed, IBA didn’t shut down and instead transitioned to hybrid channels. He also shared his experience in leading IBA Karachi.
Mr. Tariq Khan then explained why he became interested in leadership. He said that with the availability of information to younger generations and the world’s quickly changing dynamics, good leadership is required. A smart leader, he added, can turn data and insights into useful knowledge. He said that his book would make it easier for them.
IS LEADERSHIP INNATE OR ACQUIRED?
The author thought that everyone is born with the ability to lead. All leadership traits, such as resilience, consistency, invention, and strong communication abilities, are present in children from birth. Parents prevent their children from discovering themselves by refusing to allow them to participate in the majority of their activities. Their creativity is stifled as a result of this. Malala Yousufzai, for example, was only 15 years old when she was shot. Any normal person would have given up their job, but Malala was tenacious and took advantage of the opportunity to become the face of female education. She became a global icon as a result of her persistence and originality.
How can a young Individual like student can acquire leadership skills before entering workforce?
- Read my book on Leadership
- Always be responsible
- Be reliable
- exceed your employers expectations
- Differentiate yourself from others. Try to be unique.
Leadership bankruptcy in the world right now
Six countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Brazil, Mexico, India, and Russia, are responsible for half of Covid’s death. The countries with the most resources in the world failed to address the biggest crises of the recent history. As a result, all leaders failed collectively. We have leaders who have profited from lockdowns, such as Amazon’s Jeff Bezos. In the last few months, his fortune has increased exponentially due to the rise in e-commerce. However, Amazon employees, on the other hand, are surviving on minimum wages. That’s problematic because it demonstrates a lack of leadership in keeping his team together. A great leader is someone who makes a difference and leaves a place in a better state than when they arrived.
When you work for a company your salary is guaranteed but your job is not. when your work for yourself your job is guaranteed but your salary is not.
Mr. Tariq Khan on being entrepreneur at IBA
What’s the biggest challenge for leaders in Pakistan?
Mr. Tariq Khan stated that he has mentored a number of Pakistani managers; all of them are equally competent and intelligent. Pakistani employees have a problem with their laid-back attitude. In the United States, you won’t hear about what kind of food will be available during the meetings; tasks and agendas takes priority. It is critical to have a task-based strategy in order to make a difference. The author believed that leaders in Pakistan will have to redefine cultural norms to achieve their potential.
Conclusion
The world has been through one of the most turbulent periods in modern history. Our leaders and their leadership have been put to the ultimate test. In theory, leadership is an art, but in practice, it is a science. Mr. Tariq stated that he wrote this book to make leadership easier to understand. He has shared his experiences working with and teaching some incredible leaders in this book. In his work, he also discussed the complexities and characteristics of a leader that are essential in changing times. It’s a must-read for anyone who wants to be a future leader.
