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25Dec 2017 by ksurya No Comments

Impressions// “Failing to Succeed” by K. Vaitheeswaran

Business, digital, e-commerce, Entrepreneurs, Leadership, Startups

There are wonderful insights into every aspect of the value chain of the e-commerce industry in this book. The book includes plethora of ideas – small & big, dos & don’ts, strategies & tactics, and much more for the e-commerce industry & players. Vaithee has poured his entrepreneur life’s experiences out in 200 pages & he has strong, very strong views. Unfortunately, almost every chapter oozes ‘why me’ and some negativity. Let this not deter you from completing the book. There are many gems within for everyone.

Impressions// “In Search of Ethical Leadership” by R.M. Lala

Leadership, Management, Politics

R.M. Lala, one of my favorite writers, explores the ethical aspect of leaderships in his book In Search of Ethical Leadership. Choosing thirteen themes with numerous instances & anecdotes Mr. Lala discuss various aspects of leadership including the profile of an ideal leader. The book concentrates on the behavioral and motivational aspects of leadership, bringing out the relationship between means and ends; i.e. the moral dimension of leadership. In the Conclusion chapter, Mr. Lala deals with the question of whether leaders possessing such attributes are successful or the application of most of their qualities even possible in today’s world. R. M. Lala studies the business leadership of Mr. J.R.D. Tata in the Afterword.

My impressions. ‘Dream with Your Eyes Open’ by Ronnie Screwvala

Business, Entrepreneurs, Leadership, Management, Mentoring

Ronnie Screwvala summarizes his book; Dream With Your Eyes Open to be all about demystifying failure, inspiring success, raising ambitions, and dreaming big. Using his own fascinating personal journey from a middle-class Mumbaikar to a highly successful entrepreneur and with few other anecdotes, Ronnie engages with his writings both wannabe entrepreneurs and professionals dedicated to becoming leaders, alike; particularly from India.