One night, Emperor Akbar dreamt that he had lost all his teeth except one. The next morning, he invited all the astrologers of his kingdom to interpret this dream.
After long discussion, the astrologers prophesied that all the Emperor's relatives would die before him.
Akbar was very upset by this interpretation and sent away all the astrologers without any reward. Later that day, Birbal entered the Court. Akbar related his dream and asked him to interpret it.
After thinking for a while, Birbal replied that the Emperor would live a longer and more fulfilled life than any of his relatives.
Akbar was pleased with Birbal's explanation and rewarded him handsomly.
Management Moral: There is always more than one way of expressing the truth. The worst shortcomings can be discussed with your subordinates without stepping on their corns or touching a raw nerve. It is a matter of seeing a glass as half full or half empty. The facts are the same. Your perception or interpretation can vary.
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