Once a person has successfully improved their emotional dimension, they have achieved personal mastery, which is the ability to control oneself. The next step is to develop the social dimension in order to attain public mastery, which is the ability to influence and inspire others in a positive way.
The Misleading Shortcut
Manipulation and False Image
Some people try to win the social battle without first undergoing the personal struggle of managing their emotions and building self-integrity. They resort to instant methods such as manipulative image-building, which allows someone to appear good in public even though the reality is quite the opposite.
However, this kind of success is only temporary. Sooner or later, others will realize that the integrity and capacity presented are merely illusions. As a result, a person may lose public trust and suffer from stress and emotional disturbances due to constantly pretending.
Becoming an Inspirational Leader
Leadership That Moves Others
The social dimension needs to be empowered in order to shape oneself into an Inspirational Leader, a leader who inspires many people. Being inspirational means having the ability to move others to do positive things and to bring about better change.
Many of the world’s great leaders, such as George Washington, Mahatma Gandhi, Lee Kuan Yew, and Sukarno-Hatta, are examples of inspiration for their people. They not only led, but also left behind a legacy of goodness that continues to be remembered even after they are gone.
Loving Heart:
The Key to Victory in the Public Sphere
A Heart Full of Compassion in Interaction
One of the fundamental principles in winning the social battle is having a loving heart, a heart full of compassion. With a sincere heart, a person can build healthy social relationships and positively influence others.
A loving heart not only earns respect from friends but also from adversaries. A compassionate leader will not easily get angry when insulted, will not hold grudges when hurt, and will always strive to give their best to others.
The highest example of loving leadership is the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), who continued to pray for those who wronged him. Similarly, Mother Teresa and Mahatma Gandhi are known for their leadership grounded in love and humanity.
Inspirational Leader and Loving Heart: The Keys to Building Social Relationships
The social dimension is the next step after mastering the emotional dimension. By building healthy social relationships and becoming an Inspirational Leader, a person can bring long-lasting positive impact.
Winning the public sphere is not about false image-building, but about having integrity, sincerity, and a heart full of love. In this way, one will not only be remembered for a short time but will also leave behind a lasting legacy of goodness for many people.