The most important lesson, mothers have taught us is – A title doesn’t confer leadership. Leadership is helping people to see their potential, even when they don’t see it themselves. Realty+ special feature reflects on how mothers have shaped today’s leading professionals and their careers.
The relationship of mother with their children is truly priceless in terms of her countless love, dedication, and devotion towards her family. In 1914 President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation that established the second Sunday in May as Mother's Day and invited Americans to display the flag outside their homes as a "public expression of our love and reverence for the mothers of our country. Passion, hard work, resilience and goodwill, these are the words that arise when we speak about mother’s influence and inspiration on their children’s profession. One of the most successful architectural firms of India is Somaya and Kalappa Consultants led by architect Brinda Somaya. Her daughter Nandini Somaya Sampat who works with her mother said, “To have the chance to observe a successful woman at her profession is an experience that any individual is fortunate to witness. But I have seen successful women work, love and live. This is my fortune. The lesson that she continues to impart each day is to work with great humility, and that comes with ease when one is fiercely passionate about what they do.” Mothers are rock stars is a known fact. However, a mom who seamlessly handles home, real estate and architecture is an extra special mom.” Also, true is the fact, that mothers often inspire their children to see the big picture. Chintan Sheth, Director, Ashwin Sheth Group speaking about her mother’s contributions in shaping up his career, "My mother has been an integral part of my journey so far. She has been my pillar of support and has helped me to give in my 100 per cent in everything I do. She has helped me to live a fiercely independent life and made sure that I live my life on my terms. Every Mom has a special power and mine gave me wings to fly and the confidence to stand back on my feet each time I fall." Many people need an extra push, and their mothers played in a role in boosting their confidence when they needed it Architect Mitu Mathur, Director at Gian P. Mathur & Associates throws light on her mother’s never-ending spirit and positivity which has been a constant source of inspiration for her, “She is a lawyer by education and has a very bold and practical approach towards life. That coupled with her grace and perfection is a quality I always try to imbibe in whatever I do. She has shaped my career in many ways, right from making me a responsible person, guiding me to take the right decisions and making sure I never give up.”It is easy to overlook the mother’s role in the family and how that can spill over in to our own work. Multi-tasking, working under pressure and counselling & motivating others are just some of the leadership traits that we can pick up from our mothers. Their roles as leaders are obvious.
If you look behind many of today successful entrepreneurs, you’ll often find mothers who cheered from the side-lines. Anaisha Cooper, Director at Spenta Corporation, expressed “Where I have always been inspired by my father in the business of real estate, my mother has been a driving force in creating me into a woman that is in path of creating a refined sense of self. Over the years, my mother has been a driving force instilling the persuasive drive, a positive outlook and a fair attitude. She inspires me to dream big and work towards the challenge of achieving the target.” Expressing similar sentiments, "Asma Javed, AVP, Leasing & Commercials, ATS Group, talking about how his mother has been an inspiration said “My mother is an iron lady who stood behind my modern lifestyle yet inculcated traditional values in me. She is the light who guided my path in the male-dominated sector like real estate sector. She has not only nurtured my professional life with her moral support, but has also empowered me to take a stand for myself and for others. She definitely has nerves of steel and a heart of Gold to let me be me.” If asked who inspired them most, many of today’s famous leaders will credit their mothers, and rightly so.
