Posts from the leadership category.
Ever had a moment that changed everything? Like the time someone remembered your name at just the right time, or a stranger’s kindness lifted your spirits when you were at your lowest? Those seemingly small moments stick, don’t they? The Power of Moments dives deep into why.Written by Chip and Dan Heath — yes, the same brilliant duo behind Made to Stick and Switch — this book isn’t just another se...
You know those moments when you pick up a book hoping it will stir something deep within you? That’s exactly how I felt when I reached for 30 Women in Power. With a title so bold and a curator like Naina Lal Kidwai—India’s trailblazing banker and a woman who shattered more than a few glass ceilings—I expected to be blown away.The idea is noble: tell the stories of women who’ve climbed the highest ...
There’s something deeply comforting about diving into stories of great leaders—those larger-than-life figures who have shaped the course of history with courage, wisdom, and vision. Reading 100 Desi Stories: Great Indian Leaders felt a bit like revisiting those memorable history lessons from school, but with a fresh, bite-sized twist that kept me hooked. Madhur Zakir Hallegua, the author, has wove...
Tatas: The Epitome of Trust by Madhav Joshi isn’t just a book—it’s a journey through time, values, and the making of one of India’s most iconic institutions. I picked this up expecting a business biography, but what I got instead was a deeply moving, insightful chronicle that’s as much about human character as it is about corporate culture.What comes to mind when you hear the name Tata? For most o...
Imagine you’re in a room full of professionals, your work consistently exceeds expectations, and yet promotions pass you by like unspoken words. This reality—familiar to many women—is exactly what How Women Rise: Break the 12 Habits Holding You Back from Your Next Raise, Promotion, or Job explores. Co-authored by renowned leadership coach Marshall Goldsmith, known for his bestseller What Got You H...
Ever found yourself knee-deep in a project, wondering, “Why didn’t anyone prepare me for this?” That’s exactly where Joseph Dolphin’s What They Still Don’t Teach You In Project Management School hits home. It’s like pulling back the curtain on the glittering façade of project management theory to reveal the gritty, chaotic, real-world backstage.Joseph Dolphin—an experienced professional with battl...
Have you ever sat back after a workday and wondered — beyond deadlines, meetings, and reports — what truly keeps a workplace alive? That invisible yet powerful thread is connection. And it’s exactly this magic that Preeti Khanolkar captures so beautifully in People Connect – An Engagement Advantage.Preeti Khanolkar, an experienced HR professional, steps beyond textbooks and buzzwords. She brings t...
Let me ask you something—have you ever felt like you’re constantly trying to keep up with the breakneck speed of technology? Like you blink and there’s another “game-changing” tool everyone’s raving about? Same here. And honestly, it can feel overwhelming—especially when you're trying to grow a business, lead a team, or even just stay relevant in your career. But POWERHOUSE by Anurag Jain? This bo...
Leadership is one of those things we all talk about but often struggle to define. What truly separates a great leader from a good manager? Is it natural talent, years of experience, or a mindset that can be cultivated? Sanjay Verma’s The Power of Leadership Mindset & Skills takes on these questions with a fresh perspective, making leadership accessible to everyone willing to embrace the challenge....
Building a startup is like assembling a jigsaw puzzle with a million moving pieces. You have the big idea, the drive, the funding (hopefully), and the market—but what about the people? Often, the human side of startups is treated as an afterthought, something to figure out once the product is ready. That’s precisely where People-Powered Startups by Saurabh Nigam steps in.With over fifteen years of...
