Leader: 50 Insights from Mythology
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'In his favourite zone - the intersection of mythology and its connection to the corporate world - he examines the tenets of leadership with a throwback to familiar stories, albeit with a new lens... It's an eye opener.'- Storyboard18
'Draws on the worlds of many myths and legends... to give a new perspective on what makes a good leader. We recommend reading this for historical insight into modern-day ideas of leadership.'- Harper's Bazaar India
'In a world glorifying hustle... Pattanaik offers startup founders a new way to approach their pitch-to build for purpose, peace and people.' - YourStory
What does the Biblical story of Nathan and David say about effective communication skills? How do you identify the Raja Bhoj, the Gangu Teli and the Shekchilli in your office? What is the corporate equivalent of an Ashwamedha yajna? Drawing from sources as diverse as the Mahabharata and the Bible, the Vikram-Betal stories, the Iliad and the Odyssey, Islamic tenets, the tales of rishis and kings, and fables from around the world, Devdutt Pattanaik, India's leading mythologist, provides a fascinating account of what leadership entails. How to choose the right leader, effectively communicate with a boss, maintain the right balance between discipline and leniency? In these and other workplace situations, Pattanaik shows what leaders of today can learn about the art of leadership from stories written thousands of years ago, things no management course can teach.Leader: 50 Insights from Mythology uses myths and legends to arrive at wisdom that is both time-worn and refreshingly new, on what makes a good leader.
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Devdutt Pattanaik writes, illustrates and lectures on the relevance of mythology in modern times. He has, since 1996, written over fifty books and 1,000 columns on how stories, symbols and rituals construct the subjective truth (myths) of ancient and modern cultures around the world. To know more, visit devdutt.com.
