Facebook and Mark Zuckerberg are showing the way on taking responsibility
His comment, “It was my mistake, and I’m sorry. I started Facebook, I run it, and I’m responsible for what happens here”, was an exemplary admission of personal and corporate responsibility. “I’m committed to getting this right,” he added.
Very few leaders in the corporate world, or governments globally, will have the courage to take personal ownership of their own mistakes or those of their institutions.
Leaders are quick to seize credit for success, but often slither away in times of distress. For being different, I salute Mr Zuckerberg.
When John F. Kennedy started his presidential campaign nearly 60 years ago, he was asked what he would do as US president. He replied, “I hope to be responsible.” Mr Zuckerberg has also been responsible, as a corporate leader.
Rajendra Aneja, Mumbai
