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Somnath Mishra

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Somnath Mishra

Telecom

BSNL

Qualities needed to become a successful leader

Patience, perseverance, ability to judge which kind of peg fits which hole,lead by example when needed,most importantly ability to keep morale of the team strong when the going gets tough.

Brief description about me

I am Somnath Mishra. Currently working as a Telecom Engineer in the Govt sector. Though not an active member I have been with Silicon India for quite a long time.

Couple of years from now

At a level higher than the current after achieving the targets I have set for now.

My family background

Parents and two siblings

My strongest skill

My job involves maintaining telecom infrastructure over quite a big geographical area which means managing movement of men and materials,observing maintenance jobs at multiple locations simultaneously apart from technical skills.

My role model

Subhash Chandra Bose, as he had all attributes expected of a leader, mentioned in answer to a previous question, and the ones we find utterly lacking today.

Important decision

Choosing my career.

Initiative to develop a country

First and foremost giving the best expected of their profession, not shying away when the moment arrives to choosing the leaders to lead this country and while doing so making decisions after due analysis, paying taxes honestly before commenting on quality of the road, obeying the laws of the land

Degree that I recommend

NA in my stream, just a plain technical degree.

Ensuring success

Taking life as it comes and finding room for growth in midst of adverse situations.

Important lesson learned

I have mentioned in answer to the previous question.