ISBN: 9788184954012    Publisher: Jaico Publishing House Year of publishing: 2014     Format:  Paperback No of Pages: 264        Language: English

About The Book A book about the seven pillars of good governance, Chanakya's 7 Secrets of Leadership depicts the pearls of wisdom left behind by Chanakya, a celebrated leader in 4th Century BC India. The Arthashastra is the prominent work of Chanakya's secrets and theories. It defines the concept of Saptanga, meaning the seven pillars of an established nation, which are: Swami, Amatya, Janpada, Durg, Kosha, Dand and Mitra iti Prakritya. These seven footholds have been incorporated by many leaders in their organisational practices and they continue to be devoutly pursued by many to form a successful Kingdom. The co-author Radhakrishnan Pillai, takes the modern day example of D. Sivanandhan, former Director General of Police, Maharashtra. He is proclaimed to be an honest and capable leader and shares his views on being an efficient manager. Forming a relationship between things past and present, Radhakrishnan Pillai successfully delves into the intrinsic workings of Chanakya's Saptanga and applies it to modern day society. How current leaders adopt this treaty and apply it to their respective fields for success is analysed in this book. The seven pillars of leadership are a treasure trove of wisdom and with meticulous research it has been reflected in the work of the author. The first edition of Chanakya's 7 Secrets of Leadership is available in paperback and was published by Jaico Publishing House in 2014.
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About the Author: Radhakrishnan Pillai has taught at various renowned institutes like Oxford, IIT, Cologne and IIM. He is the founder of the Chanakya Institute of Public Leadership. His book, Corporate Chanakya, is widely read in the business community. He was the recipient of the Sardar Patel International Award in 2009. D. Sivanandhan is the current chairman of Securus First India Pvt. Ltd. and a renowned IPS officer. He has had a major contribution in restructuring Mumbai's defences, after the attack of November 2008.
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