'One of the biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make...' : Marico boss Harsh Mariwala's business tip to leaders

Harsh Mariwala on Tuesday dropped some truth bomb on the micro-blogging site Twitter while giving key tips to entrepreneurs. The Marico boss pointed out one of the "biggest mistakes" people in business make is to surround themselves with yes-man.

The 71-year-old business tycoon further said that leaders must be willing to listen to constructive feedback and suggestions, even if it's not something they personally believe in.

"One of the bigger mistakes entrepreneurs make is to surround themselves with yes-men. Leaders must always be willing to listen to constructive suggestions even if it goes against their own personal beliefs!" Mariwala wrote on the micro-blogging site as part of his 'Harsh Realities' tweet series.



Mariwala shared this tweet with his over 911K followers on Twitter, and many took to the comment section to agree with the billionaire.

"So true... The day this culture starts in the organisation the downward graph is set to begin any day," wrote one Twitter user.

Another user pointed out that usually entrepreneurs surround themselves with people who agree or hang on to each word they say due to fear of losing their position.


Well, the Marico boss doesn't only share tips or indulge in serious conversations but also has a sense of humour for goofy stuff. Earlier on Monday, Mariwala, by sharing a video clip, urged his followers to let their crazy out and continue doing what makes them happy.

"People might call you crazy. But if you continue doing what makes you happy, eventually, they'll understand!" he wrote alongside the video.

The short clip, which has been viewed over 1.1 million times, shows one person dancing like there's no tomorrow at what appears to be an open concert, while onlookers watch curiously. Soon, another person joins him and both just dance it out with their free steps and no coordination.

The two strangers continue dancing their "crazy" dance when slowly the team of two turns into a team of three and minutes later, a proper rave party with many joining them in to dance it out.

The message of the video is pretty clear: Do your own thing, as long as it makes you happy without bothering about what the world is going to think of you. They'll get on it now or later eventually.

What a perfect motivation for Monday, and that's exactly how people replying to the Marico founder's tweet felt.


"Wow, that was very powerful," one person replied. While another said applauded how those dancing slowly outnumbered the spectators.