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You Can Achieve More: Live By Design, Not By Default
by Shiv KheraWhile it is often said that a person with a negative attitude cannot be helped, it is also true that a person with a positive attitude cannot be stopped. Life is an obstacle course in which we can often become our own biggest obstacle, but a positive attitude can be transformational. In one sense, this book is a road map for a life journey in achieving more. It offers direction and can help you make positive decisions in a noisy and cluttered environment. Success is neither a miracle nor a mystery. It is the natural outcome of consistently applying certain principles on an ongoing basis. Success does not depend upon special skills, formal education or superior intelligence. Success is a matter of understanding and acting upon principles that have been in existence for centuries. These principles may be simple in themselves but none of them will work unless they are put into firm and decisive action. This book effectively teaches not only the principles of success but also how to avoid expensive and demoralising mistakes. The principles themselves are universal, cutting across country, culture and religion. Diligently practising them will help you develop confidence and allow your life to become more meaningful and rewarding. Applying these principles may require a lot of self-discipline and commitment but, once learned and applied, the results can be rewarding and gratifying.If you want to be successful and happy, then become a student and study the life of successful people in depth; if you want to become wealthy, then study the principles of acquiring wealth. Learning to make a living and learning to live are two different things. This book helps you design a more meaningful life, by making positive choices and avoiding the most common pitfalls. Acquiring facts is knowledge; interpreting facts is understanding; and the proper application of facts is wisdom. This book by Shiv Khera is designed to help you create an action plan to optimize your potential - in other words, to achieve more.
Stop Don't Go There: Mistakes Made by Top Leaders
by Dr Parveen PrasadStop! Don't Go There! Mistakes Made by Top Leaders, provides a framework that should permeate strategies to balance the imperatives of the present with the high pressure demands of the future. The case in point is to focus on the organisation's core competencies rather than merely toeing the line of competitors. It, thus, offers a rich collection of hindsight vision from an elite and diverse group of leaders, juxtaposed with how that translates into actions in the current scenario.Based on in-depth interviews with more than 30 high profile leaders, the book provides valuable insights generated through the mistakes made by these luminaries. Be it related to balancing today's exigencies with tomorrow's challenges, articulating a road map, identifying values, behaviours and metrics for sustenance or aligning with culture...leaders have candidly admitted to their shortcomings and failings. What's intriguing is that some of them, overwhelmed with the quality of interaction, confessed to outlining their mistakes, on deep reflection, right during their interview.The valuable lessons learnt from these cross section of leaders spanning manufacturing, IT, services, education, politics, law, the fine arts, hospitality, and SMEs, represents a unique and important perspective to guide organisations towards a long-term winning position. Letting go is what enables you to move forward. Many leaders have learnt to unlearn values and traditional mindsets in order to scale heights. This book, a one-of-its-kind compendium of corporate mistakes, structured around values, mistakes and learning through first person interviews, is a must-read for leaders and managers in today's fast changing, hypercompetitive world, where unquestioned answers are being probed.In demonstrating a high degree of learnability, the book is a true primer for a non-linear business world riddled with discontinuities and disruptions.
Between You and Me: Flight to Societal Moksha
by Atul KhannaA young soul trapped in an old body. A ticking clock slower than time. Can this be the ironic destiny of 600 million bright and young Indians? Are we born free and yet trapped by our circumstances?Between You and Me is a conversation that makes the reader ponder about the much-needed transformational changes for the twenty-first century. Why should we get up to act only when we are pushed to the corner? After all, a stitch in time saves nine. Could it be that the parameters of economics, administration, democracy, and social and political constitutions were all ideated and executed for another era? Will tinkering with these institutions help or are fresh ideas needed?Encompassing an extensive discussion and analysis of what comprise our society-government, economy, education, healthcare, science, technology and so on-this book gives the reader a holistic view of India and helps in deriving solution-oriented ideas for a new societal design and structure which will ensure a thriving democracy. It presents the hope and aspiration of an ancient society that wants to break through the colonial legacy and land safely into the future. It is a gripping petition with operating models for redefining the citizen's role-from the audience to the hero-which, if implemented, would bring societal moksha of peace, power and prosperity.
Wonderful Boss
by Virender KapoorThough the definition itself is somewhat derogatory, that author has dispelled this notion through this book. As a believer in the law of averages, and quoting from his own experience of around forty years, the author says that there would be more good guys in organizational corridors of power than bad ones. Yet there is big room for improvement for the good guys too. A leader has a much larger role to play which affects performance and progress of the entire organization. At the core of leadership lies vision, mission, direction, wisdom, sacrifice and also a moralistic stance. In contrast, the role of a boss is more 'hands on' and largely revolves around and is focused towards 'people management' and interpersonal relations with the employees of the organization. The boss subordinate relationship becomes very personal and that is why one would say 'He is my boss, and you will seldom get to hear anything like, 'he is my leader.' It is the softer part of leadership which is the hardest to manage! Putting it in another way, a boss is in your immediate vicinity with whom you deal on a daily basis, whereas a leader may be visible only from a distance. During the Gilded Age, in the 19th century in the United States, bossism was a system of political control centering around a single powerful figure-the boss. The central figure had tremendous clout and influence in terms of political control. In that context also, boss was to do more with “control” and perhaps nothing to do with leadership. In the modern environment, bossism is about 'atmospherics', which has a direct impact on a subordinate's performance as well his personal life and happiness too. Therefore, bossism is skewed more towards emotional intelligence rather than the IQ of a boss.
Winning Instinct: Decoding the Power Within
by Virender KapoorPassion, purpose, potential, perseverance are the qualities required to make great achievers and leaders. This book tells you how to · turn people into leaders · build trust and confidence · make you reach your destiny · transform your organization
Happiness Is All We Want
by Ashutosh MishraToday, we are leading our lives in mindless pursuit, unable even to articulate what we are pursuing. We are unhappy even after achieving what we desire. Happiness is all we want! suggests that the source of peace and happiness is within us, if we know the secret. The book's objective is to help us unlock that secret and attain a high level of overall well-being in order to lead a happy and fulfilling life and be the healthiest we can be, mentally and physically. A wide variety of tools and techniques are explained in simple language. Many real life experiences of the author as well as other people are interspersed through the book. Demystifying the spiritual aspect of wellbeing, this book integrates it with your life objectives. You can immensely improve not only the peace and happiness in your life but your beauty and appearance as well.
Selfienomics: A Seriously Funny Guide to Living the Good Life
by Revant Himatsingka"Original version of a #selfie: Taking a photo of yourself rather than having someone else take it for you. You try out various filters and select the one that makes you look your best. #Selfienomics version of a #selfie: reflecting on different aspects of your life and taking the initiative to improve so that you can be the best version of yourself." And so begins Selfienomics, the first Indian self-help book written for young people by a young entrepreneur who speaks their language. Offering workable, practical advise on how to manage finances, start a business, complete creative projects and how to be a better citizen, Selfienomics is so funny, upbeat and entertaining, it's not just a must-read but also a mast-read.
12 Essential Abilities Of Extraordinary People
by Virender KapoorExtraordinary people aren't just born fully formed. They don't just emerge out of slogans and rhetoric. They work towards making a positive, palpable change. These people are what they are because they wanted to be what they are.This book isn't about changing the way you dress or learning to master punctuality – it's about serious life altering traits which dig deep into your DNA to turn you around as a person. These traits – which Gandhi, Lincoln, Helen Keller, Tendulkar, Tata or Eisenhower had – are viewed as god's gift. Just because we're not born with them, it doesn't mean we can't learn to become that way. If you want to become an effective person, regardless of where you stand in life's continuum – a college student, a working professional, an entrepreneur or a CEO- this book is for you. It will be you mentor; explaining, demonstrating and guiding you through each of this trait which make great people. If you want to work on yourself – go for it.
Many Everests: An Inspiring Journey of Transforming Dreams Into Reality
by Ravindra KumarMany Everests has a tremendous potential to change the way you look at life. It helps you realise your own innate power, lying dormant within you, which you can generate to achieve what has been unfulfilled over the years. This book aims to spread the mantra of success among the common people and ignite the minds of thousands, especially the youth. The major focus of the book is on a seamless delineation of the tenets of success, what the author calls Advanced Positive Visualization. The author has shared with the readers about the unique capacity of human brain to catch image of anything before any other sensory perception like speech, hearing, smell, touch etc. Although it is happening in our daily life but still we don't notice it. He has further shared how this unique capacity of brain helps in realizing your unfulfilled dreams and makes your life better. This is unique finding on working of human mind, where the author has not only documented his observation from day-to-day lifebut he has also explained it scientifically by connecting the dots of old as well as modern scientific researches including Einstein's Theory of Relativity, findings by Yogis, experiments done on human brain by modern university like Harvard Medical School etc. He has explained this highly technical subject in simplelanguage, which can be understood by everyone. The author has further explained how people can take advantage of this technique by showing its effectiveness in the various ups and downs in his own life and byanalyzing the positive effect of the technique when pulled down by tribulations in one's life. Thus, the author demonstrates to the readers and in the process motivates them, how he, in spite of coming from a destitute background and being resigned to multiple hindrances in life, set up many milestones in a shortspan of time.To understand the technique fully and reap its benefit, do read this book.
Bechana Seekho Aur Safal Bano
by Shiv KheraIt is often said that in order to succeed, one needs to learn the 'tricks of the trade'. However, this is not true. Good professionals learn the trade. This is what You Can Sell teaches you how to do-to gain thorough knowledge of the trade, better understanding of the task at hand and sell your way to success. · Gain success and avoid pitfalls · Meet and exceed goals · Establish credibility and grow · Gain a competitive edge · Learn the qualities of a winning professional
PQ: How It Matters More Than IQ
by Virender KapoorPQ is the ferocity with which you love to do something but don't know why. It is a myth that academic excellence guarantees success. Virender Kapoor's pathbreaking research in PQ brings hope to those who have not performed well in school or college. In this age of opportunities and entrepreneurship, PQ is the new game changer.· Everyone has a passion for something specific which, if pursued, can yield spectacular results · Includes a unique 'PQ test' to measure your Passion Quotient · Identify your strong likes and learn how to generate passion · Implement your passion in your workplace and personal life to live life to the fullest
Rules of the Game: Discover, Learn, Invent The Art of Speeding Up Your Career
by Sumit D ChowdhuryHow do you succeed in creating a fast-tracked career? How do you make it an enjoyable journey? Approach your career as if it is a game and you are its star player. Rules of the Game helps you take control of your career by being aware and continuously prepared for changes and opportunities. This book will also help you to discover, learn, and invent your own rules for managing your career. Rules of the Game empowers you to have an enjoyable career journey without trudging through life fearing change, failures, politics and uncertainty.
Why Entrepreneurs Really Fail: The Road to Success…Always Under Construction
by Nozer BuchiaWhether you have already started your own business or are struggling with the idea of what to do next, Why Entrepreneurs Really Fail has invaluable advice for you. Get unstuck, be inspired, and find out how to take the next step on the road to success. This book tells you how to identify your strengths and recognize what you need to do to be successful in what he calls this 'unforgiving world of business'. Just as important, you will be able to determine what not to do and how to minimize your risk of failure. You will also learn how to recover from mistakes that cause failure, what entrepreneurship is all about, whether it is right for you, what is holding you back, and how to move forward.Equip yourself with knowledge, develop successful winning habits, learn from case studies, and discover Why Entrepreneurs Really Fail. Nozer Buchia will help you decide whether or not to jump into the world of entrepreneurship even as he inspires, and will show you how to really succeed if you do decide to take the plunge.
You Can Sell: Results are Rewarded, Efforts Aren't
by Shiv KheraIt is often said that in order to succeed, one needs to learn the 'tricks of the trade'. However, this is not true. Good professionals learn the trade. This is what You Can Sell teaches you how to do-to gain thorough knowledge of the trade, better understanding of the task at hand and sell your way to success.This book explains how to:· Gain success and avoid pitfalls· Meet and exceed goals· Establish credibility and grow· Gain a competitive edge· Learn the qualities of a winning professional.
You Can Win: A step by step tool for top achievers
by Shiv KheraAn easy-to-read, practical, common-sense guide that will take you from ancient wisdom to modern-day thinking, You Can Win helps you establish new goals, develop a new sense of purpose, and generate new ideas about yourself and your future. It guarantees, as the title suggests, a lifetime of success. The book enables you to translate positive thinking into attitude, ambition and action to give you the winning edge. This book will help you to: · Build confidence by mastering the seven steps to positive thinking · Be successful by turning weaknesses into strengths · Gain credibility by doing the right things for the right reasons · Take charge by controlling things instead of letting them control you · Build trust by developing mutual respect with people around you · Accomplish more by removing the barriers to effectiveness.
Business Czarinas
by S N CharyBusiness Czarinas features some of the most successful businesswomen in India. Each of their stories is greatly inspiring: their journey to the top; the troubles and obstacles on the way; the opportunities they made the most of; the values they hold dear and the lessons they learnt. Management consultant S.N. Chary interviews nine remarkable women leaders, giving us insight into their work and life. In Business Czarinas these women tell us how they fought-at times for space, in a male-dominated environment-against all odds, with courage and strength. Candid, enlightening and full of practical, first-hand wisdom, these powerful stories make this book essential reading for both men and women.
Failure Is Not an Option: When the Chips are Down Get up and Get Going
by Veer SagarVeer Sagar successfully converted from CEO to entrepreneur when he was 55, founding Selectronic, a pioneer of the back-office revolution in India. In this candid and unique book, a blend of self-help and memoir, Sagar takes you on his entrepreneurial journey. He illustrates his principles with stories from his life to help you develop the traits and responsibilities of an accomplished leader: to think out of the box, create successful teams, and nurture talent and innovation.Sagar provides tips on how to make leading less daunting, including how to have difficult conversations with your bosses and peers and accept the vulnerability necessary to do good work, to enable you to set up and manage your own business. Think of Failure is not an Option as a motivational pep talk from your smartest friend and a must-read for anyone looking to build a successful career.
Play It Right: The Man Who Beat the Odds on Wall Street
by Kamal GuptaFOR READERS OF MICHAEL LEWIS'S THE BIG SHORT AND ANITA RAGHAVAN'S THE BILLIONAIRE APPRENTICE COMES A TRUE STORY LIKE NO OTHERHow to launch the largest hedge fund in history on Wall Street by training in blackjack All around the world, the words 'Wall Street' conjure up a powerful image-for some, the centre of America's capitalist system and for others, the home of rapacious bankers whose greed led to a global financial crisis. For a scrappy Indian-born computer scientist, however, Wall Street represented something else entirely-a chance to play in the largest casino in the world. Bored with the tech world, Kamal Gupta devoted two years of his life to the single-minded pursuit of becoming a professional blackjack player and had grown his bankroll to thirty-two times its original size, getting barred from several casinos in the process. In an unexpected turn of events, his gambling exploits brought him to Wall Street where his unique skills led to him raising eight billion dollars for the largest hedge fund launch in history. Play It Right is a darkly comic account of Gupta's improbable journey from New Delhi to Las Vegas to New York. It isn't so much a story about money as it is about human ambition and beating the odds, whether at a casino, on Wall Street, or in life.
Stop Predicting - Revisit Life: Lessons from Covid 19
by Vinay Sharma Rabindranath Bhattacharyya Sanjeev Kumar Mahajan Himanshu Shekhar MishraA comprehensive account of how India fought the war against the Covid-19 pandemic, Stop Predicting, Revisit Life offers a 360-degree account of the unprecedented health crisis brought on by the pandemic, from the reverse migration of millions of migrant workers to the debilitating impact of a lockdown that led to the biggest annual contraction of the Indian economy since 1952. It is based on deep analysis of official data and documents released by the government and international institutions, the debates in Indian Parliament, official reports tabled therein and information collected from the ground during the pandemic. While offering new policy and legislative measures to combat a COVID-19-like pandemic in the future, Stop Predicting, Revisit Life explores in detail issues of how we perceive life, what it takes to be resilient and how we can work together as society.
Ancient Secrets of Soft Skills Unravelled
by Uday ShankarDid Krishna fail in his negotiation skills? Could the war have been avoided?As the two women stood in the court of King Solomon of Israel, both claiming to be the mother of the child, what strategy did the monarch follow to crack the case? Though he couldn't reach the water which was at the bottom of the pitcher, how did the crow in Aesop's fables finally quench his thirst? How did the Zen master make the businessman realise the virtues of having an open mind? When Buddha was insulted by the angry young man, how did he react to the provocation?In a world that is riddled with uncertainties and challenges, just knowing your job may not be enough. It is one thing to read management books and quite another to stay inspired and be on top of your game every day. How do you communicate at work? How do you show empathy? How do you effectively network and build lasting relationships? How can a conflict situation be managed? Can you master the art of getting along with people? Ancient Secrets of Soft Skills Unravelled teaches you all that and brings you stories from the Mahabharata, the teachings of Zen and Buddha, the wisdom of King Solomon, the survival tactics learnt from the Aesop's fables and the author's lived experiences too in an attempt to present soft skills as an essential tool to life skills. Anecdotal and relatable, it brings alive a range of skills and strategies dating back to centuries that are relevant even today, underlining the efficacy of soft skills and the need to acquire it early on in life.
Monk in a Merc: Moksha in a Material World with All Its Perks
by Ashok PanagariyaCould we find happiness and attain mental peace without relinquishing our material goals? What if we could understand why we behave and act the way we do? How does our brain really trick us into many of the decisions we make every day? What if we could actually train our brain and improve our ability to lead a more meaningful life-not only for ourselves but also for society? In this brilliantly engaging read, Ashok Panagariya blends his life experiences with modern science and Indic philosophy to tackle these questions and shares tools that anyone can acquire to become a better 'brain-manager'. He delves deeply into the human mind, showing what makes the brain unique and the remarkable intrinsic capacity it holds to influence our lives. He does all this while making us acutely aware of the role luck and chance play in how we eventually shape up. Monk in a Merc is an insightful read for anyone looking to achieve eternal happiness and peace while still enjoying all that life offers-material wealth and professional success. It turns the table on the conventional understanding of monkhood, which seeks renunciation of material pursuits in search of a spiritual quest.
Living the Bhagavad Gita: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Life
by Braja Sorensen‘Armed with yoga, stand and fight’ In this startlingly original book, Braja Sorensen combines the teachings of Sri Krishna and the sage Patanjali to emphasize the real purpose of yoga: it is a way of life, and its goal is the union with the Divine. It is yoga, through progressive stages of inner growth, that Krishna is actually teaching Arjuna on the battlefield as he addresses the prince’s fears, doubts and dilemmas. And the questions that Arjuna asks Krishna are as relevant and pressing for the modern reader as they were centuries ago: Why am I suffering? How do I find peace within? How do I comprehend the difference between right and wrong? Who am I, and how do I understand myself? What is the purpose of life? Braja Sorensen presents a lucid analysis of the multiple meanings of the word ‘yoga’ that Krishna teaches in the Bhagavad Gita, for its every verse is about yoga. The yogic journey is a process of training and refining the mind, senses and emotions, until the very consciousness is altered and ready to meet the Divine. Patanjali, meanwhile, explains the link between the body, mind and soul, and how the practice of yoga affects each. Living the Bhagavad Gita brings to you the life-changing qualities that Krishna taught, and shows you how the Bhagavad Gita is the finest guide to understanding life, love and relationships, the body, mind and senses, and the nature of the soul.
Limca Book of Records: India at Her Best
by Team LBRBE AMAZED. BE INFORMED. BE PROUD. GET to know about our country’s firsts and foremosts in human endeavour, education, defence, government, adventure, cinema, literature and the arts, along with freshly introduced chapters on science and technology, business and economy, the natural world and structures. With a brand-new look and readerfriendly infographics, charts and tables, this book now includes more than 300 images and all the fascinating absolutes you always wanted – such as records for the longest, tallest, fastest and heaviest – that have stood steadfast over the years. Plus it features hundreds of exciting new records that mark our nation’s and its people’s move towards always bettering the best! ONLY IN THE LIMCA BOOK OF RECORDS 2018. READ…AND LEAD!
The Essential Dale Carnegie: Curated Wisdom from 3 Bestselling Books
by Dale CarnegieTHE ONLY BOOK YOU’LL EVER NEED FOR LIVING YOUR BEST LIFE Ever wondered what makes successful people tick? According to legendary speaker and self-help guru Dale Carnegie, it’s their great interpersonal skills and how they effectively remove stress and anxiety from their day-to-day life. In this one-of-a-kind selection of Carnegie’s works, you will find carefully curated excerpts from three of his bestselling classics – How to Win Friends and Influence People (which alone has sold over 30 million copies worldwide), The Quick and Easy Way to Effective Speaking and How to Stop Worrying and Start Living – which will help you master the essential skills to lead a happier, more successful life. This book will teach you: • How to communicate effectively in any situation and make a good first impression • How to handle criticism and use it constructively • How to be a better leader and inspire your team to success • How to develop your public speaking skills to leave an impression on your audience • How to develop good working habits to keep yourself motivated • How to incorporate positivity in your everyday routine to lead a stress-free life'
Mind Master: Winning Lessons from a Champion’s Life
by Viswanathan Anand Susan Ninan'Doing everything admirably well matters very little if you can't finish the job.'Few people know better than Viswanathan Anand how to think strategically at lightning speed and work under immense pressure to overcome the toughest odds. From the time he learnt to move pieces on a chessboard as a six-year-old, Vishy - as Anand is fondly called - has racked up innumerable accolades. With five World Championship titles, he is a peerless ambassador of chess, and his is one of the most revered names in the sport.In Mind Master, Vishy looks back on a lifetime of games played, opponents tackled and circumstances overcome, and draws from its depths significant tools that will help every reader navigate life's challenges: What role do tactics and strategy play in the preparation for achieving a goal?How can emotions be harnessed to your advantage in tricky situations?What do you need to do to stay relevant in the face of rapidly changing realities?Is unlearning really the only way to learn?These are just some of the nuggets Vishy touches upon with characteristic wit, easy wisdom and disarming candour in this expanded edition of his critically acclaimed memoir, a delightful and invaluable exploration into the self that will thrill, inspire and motivate readers as few books have done before.