UdyamGita

If the founder stops working after achieving all the goals he once envisioned, yet continues to hold the position, it sets a wrong example within the organization. Those who closely follow the founder’s work ethics may blindly begin to imitate his inaction. They mirror his unavailability and non functional attitude, and gradually drop their own duties. Since there is no one to question them, align them, or motivate them toward goals, they either stop working altogether or merely pretend to be working.

To avoid the team falling into this mode, the founder must continue to work with the same intensity and intent as long as he holds the position. Only then will the organization retain its structure and continue to grow. Many subordinates still have personal goals, and they need to keep working toward them through the growth of the organization, receiving benefits along the way. For the founder, even if he is no longer driven by personal benefits, he must continue guiding the team toward common goals, leading as though he is still pursuing his own goals, always aligned with the goals of the organization.

Krishna reveals the hidden responsibility of greatness. If He were to stop acting, the world would follow His example and collapse into disorder. Leaders do not merely act for themselves—their behavior shapes collective conduct. The wise, therefore, continue to act diligently, not out of personal desire, but to preserve order and guide society.

Leadership is action under observation.

Business Insight

When a founder stops working while still holding the position of authority, it sends a dangerous signal.

Employees closely observe the founder’s work ethic. If they see disengagement, unavailability, or indifference, they subconsciously imitate it. Gradually:

• accountability disappears,
• alignment weakens,
• people stop performing—or start pretending to perform.

With no one questioning, motivating, or realigning the team, the organization drifts into silent decay. Systems remain intact on paper, but execution collapses from within.

Leadership Lesson

As long as the founder occupies the seat, the responsibility remains absolute.

Even if the founder has achieved all personal goals, their role now is to sustain momentum for others. Many team members are still driven by personal aspirations. They rely on the organization’s growth to fulfill them. The founder must therefore continue to act with the same intensity and intent, not for personal gain, but for collective progress.

This is the essence of wise leadership:

acting without attachment, yet with unwavering commitment—so the organization retains its form and continues to grow.

Key Takeaways

• Founder behavior becomes organizational behavior.
• Disengaged leadership breeds disengaged teams.
• Authority without action erodes accountability.
• People imitate inaction faster than they follow instruction.
• Holding the position means holding responsibility.
• Wise leaders act without personal motive, but with collective purpose.