Cover story: A rat race is what we should avoid

Great principals display simple qualities like generosity of spirit, giving others the gift of their time and presence. They usually have the kind of clarity of mind that gets to the heart of a matter, the honesty and integrity to say what is true no matter the cost or the consequence. Such personalities will always be crowned with the compassion to do no harm. They have basic human wisdom to deal with any situation that is thrown at them. When we encounter such persons, we feel inspired, empowered, and aware of the fact that we’ve met one of life’s “change agents”. Dr. Bhavanishankar, Principal of Chettinad Vidyashram, is one of such principal, Mentor correspondent Ruth Suneera Davidar discovered as the principal chronicled his life and workplace testimony.