Continuing from where we left off.
Now, in this second-last series on what a leader should not do, we find that there are two more factors as highlighted by Chanakya:
“Reasons for dissatisfaction of subjects: By not requiting what is done,
By not carrying out what is settled.” (7.5.19-26)
In other words, a businessman also has to think about his subordinates who become unhappy when not paid for what they have done and, secondly when their leader becomes complacent.
Not paying for what is done
The economic cycle of a business is dependent on cash flow from one person to another. The client pays to the service or goods provider; they in turn pay their employees and suppliers. The suppliers will have to pay their suppliers. Even if one link in the chain breaks, there would be disharmony. Therefore, a leader needs to pay his dues to everyone on time. After completing the work, always pay the people.
Not being complacent
An entrepreneur who started a business and went through a lot of struggle initially, finally made his business financially successful. He then went to his mentor and asked, “Sir now my business is doing well. What should I do?” The mentor adviced, “Go and start another business.”
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