Since more often than not, I do not have much to do so I speak to people around me on leadership etc.
Often my argument is when leaders speak(exclusive of personal interviews) they should prefer to use 'we' over 'I' as much as possible. Because, though it is they who stand on the podium, it is they who will take big decisions, it is they who will sign the deals but to make people feel they are a part of the organisations, leaders must use 'we'.
Last sunday I was travelling from Bangalore to Guwahati. I had to change 2 flights. Would like to share an observation.
Kingfisher airlines. The inflight magazine contains an address from Mr. Vijay Mallya who is currently acting as the Chairman and Chief Executive for the airlines. In his address to the passengers he uses 'I' 4 times and 'we' 2 times.
Spicejet. The inflight magazine contains Mr. Siddhanta Sharma's Address to passengers. Mr. Sharma is the CEO for Spicejet. He uses 'we' 6 times and 'I' only once.
If you were given a choice to work in the team of one of the leaders above which one would you choose?(keeping apart the grand charisma and magnanimous reputation of Mr. Mallya).
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Using 'I' everytime might not be right everytime. Dont get an impression that i'm a supporter of Vijay Mallya but there will be many instances wherein we need to use I instead of We. Though using we should've been appropriate.
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