Management must manage!

Hearken, O seekers of the governance of men and the stewardship of affairs, to the words of Harold S. Geneen, a master of enterprise and vision: "Management must manage!" In this utterance lies the ancient truth that authority and responsibility are inseparable; to hold the mantle of leadership is to act with vigilance, wisdom, and decisiveness. Management is not a title to be worn idly, but a duty to be fulfilled with unwavering attention and care.

In the theater of human endeavor, many ascend to positions of power yet falter, for the office alone does not compel action. Geneen illuminates that true leadership demands engagement, oversight, and the courage to make decisions that shape the destiny of many. The hands of the manager must guide, the eyes must see, and the mind must discern; without action, authority becomes hollow, and potential is wasted.

The ancients, too, spoke of the ruler, the captain, and the steward, each charged with vigilance over those entrusted to their care. To govern without governing, to preside without guiding, is to invite chaos and disorder. The phrase "must manage" echoes the timeless lesson that responsibility is active, not passive, that stewardship is measured by deeds, not titles.

Yet this teaching carries a subtle admonition: authority is sacred, and the failure to manage betrays not only those under one’s care but the very principles of justice and order. Geneen’s words remind us that leadership is a covenant, an engagement with duty that requires constant attention, diligence, and the courage to face both praise and blame with equal equanimity.

Therefore, O children of enterprise and governance, let this teaching lodge in your hearts: the mantle of management is alive only through action. To hold responsibility is to labor in vigilance, to guide with wisdom, and to ensure that the wheels of endeavor turn steadily and rightly. In this practice, the soul of leadership is revealed, and the eternal truth of stewardship resounds through the ages, a beacon for all who dare to lead.