R U DIPLOMATIC

Looking at the current state of s/w industry and being a s/w guy myself, makes me wonder many a times whether we need to be diplomatic to be succesful in this industry. I am sure most of my fellow beings think the same. But is this thought true? The same question was in my mind till I read the following little article. Please read on

Being Diplomatic vs. Harmonizing

Being tactful, slick or sly is based on a selfish agenda or on the need to protect one's interest, such as maintaining a reputation as a polished and diplomatic person, maintaining a mutually beneficial relationship, and avoiding offending people. A slick person will make a conscious effort to praise other people for their achievements in order to show others that they are generous and are not jealous of others' achievements. A diplomatic person makes a conscious effort to flatter others in order to build a mutually beneficial relationship with others. A tactful person strives to build a good rapport with everyone else in order to use his social connection as an asset to upgrade his social standing and reputation.

Harmonizing has a selfless agenda. A harmonious person conducts himself for the sake of others and for the group. A harmonious person is truly altruistic and thinking of others at all times. He remains clear-minded despite of other people's less-than-honest behaviors. He will consider everything thoroughly and will not be subjected to the law of mutual promotion and mutual restriction. A harmonious person will not make decisions to flatter any specific person. He will evaluate things from all aspects and prioritize the group's overall interest. Hence, he is likely to make wiser and fairer decisions. His speech and behaviors are consistently altruistic and harmonizing.


I am sure this article answers the question perfectly. Though both the terms sound quite similar there is still a distinct difference between the two and it is more to do with our attitude. So final take away is whether it is s/w or any other industry, selfless person always taste success.

If you are selfless, the whole world is with you. If you are selfish , you are left alone. Never mind I can quote too.

See you soon!!!!!