New Delhi, July 15 -- "Performance leads to recognition. Recognition brings respect. Respect enhances power. Humility and grace in one's moments of power enhance the dignity of an organisation."

This is one of the most widely quoted leadership lessons by Infosys co-founder N R Narayana Murthy. He has shared the message in several speeches and company communications, including Infosys' 2006 Analyst Meet, where he spoke about the values that helped build the company into a globally recognised technology firm.

Born on August 20, 1946, in Sidlaghatta, Karnataka, Nagavara Ramarao Narayana Murthy co-founded Infosys in 1981 along with six other engineers.

Under his leadership, Infosys grew into one of India's most respected technology compani...