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Timeless Leadership: 18 Leadership Sutras from the Bhagavad Gita

06/25/2012

Whether you are looking for advice to solve your most persistent problem or seeking for wisdom in times of uncertainly, Timeless Leadership: 18 Leadership Sutras from the Bhagavad Gita’ is a unique interpretation of an internationally recognized classic that will help you deal with discontinuities in life and work.

Unlike technology, ideas do not become obsolete with time. In fact, if the idea is great, it becomes more valuable as it grows old. In this new book by Debashis Chatterjee, the author weaves many threads of ideas from the wisdom of the ‘Gita’ to shed light on issues and challenges for leaders at all levels.

The Bhagavad Gita ("Song of God") is revered as a sacred scripture of Hinduism, and considered as one of the most important religious classics of the world. The content of the ‘Gita’ is the conversation between Krishna and Arjuna taking place on the battlefield before the start of the Kurukshetra war. Responding to Arjuna's confusion and moral dilemma, Krishna explains to Arjuna his duties as a warrior and prince and elaborates on different Yogic and Vedantic philosophies, with examples and analogies. This has led to the ‘Gita’ being described as a guide to Hindu philosophy and a practical, self-contained guide to life. Other experts have described it as a lighthouse of eternal wisdom that has the ability to inspire any man or woman to supreme accomplishment and enlightenment.

This book details how the sage advice of the past can help you deal with the pressures of today’s business world in order to better understand and implement your vision, make better decisions, and much more. It presents the wisdom of the ancient world in a readily accessible way to help you become a better, more productive and more satisfied leader.

Outlining the ABCs of leadership success—‘Authenticity’ to your core values, ‘Being’ a true leader, and ‘Convergence’ between where you are and where you want to be—the book shows exactly how the teachings of the ‘Gita’ can be used to solve life's most puzzling problems.

Dipak C. Jain, Dean of INSEAD said, "Anyone seeking clarity about leadership's ultimate foundation will embrace this book."

The ‘Bhagavad Gita’ is as relevant in the boardrooms of the twenty-first century as it was on the battlefields of ancient India, andTimeless Leadershipbrings the knowledge of past millennia to today’s business leaders, so you can achieve greater success—in the workplace and beyond.

Hardcover and e-book available now

Visit www.wiley.com/buy/9780470824276 for links to purchase online at Amazon, Kinokuniya, MPHOnline.com or Wiley.com.

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