thought-provoking ideas and frame framework in finding interaction between inner and external powers. This book provides much-needed compelling ideas on the power of transforming ourselves to achieve our leadership potential and fulfillment in life by taking risks and charting unknown territories in complex ever-changing business environments.
-- Shailendra Jagtap, Managing Director & Country Manager at John Deere India Pvt Ltd
This book is a great resource for anyone who aspires to the top and is willing to give what it takes. This book describes what matters beyond hard work, dedication, and being at the right place at the right time very well.-- Girisan Kariangal, Managing Director, A. Menarini India Private Limited
This book is a must-read if you want to break out from the self-imposed bonds holding you back. She is the best executive coach you could have drawing on the experience of the best leaders. I agree with her, the starting point is understanding yourself and what's holding you back. Then think strategically and use your self-confidence to take risks.-- Frank O'Connell, Author of
Jump First Think Fast
Payal Nanjiani is great at bringing out the subtle yet powerful points that move the needle. In this book the weaving of the professional powers, inner leadership powers, and outer leadership powers is beautiful. Combining this with the "I need to take charge as the change needed is inside me...80% of the work is done inside the mind" concept is simply powerful. The other part about leaders being mind readers, and then the one about taking risks, is all invaluable and key to developing strong leadership and driving success.-- Vishal Sharma, CEO, Godrej Industries Ltd
Success in leadership roles requires the cultivation of many skills. The foremost of them is learning to lead yourself before you lead others. Payal Nanjiani, an expert leadership coach, has diligently deep-dived into the why and how of this. Her latest book inspires everybody on how to arrest self-made excuses for our mediocre behaviours, grow over our mental comforts, unlock our fears, and dismantle harmful habits and beliefs to conquer ourselves, for that is the way to the true north. Success is an internal game for which she has provided apt guidance on harnessing our ultimate potential and triumph in our careers.- Swami Mukundananda, Global Spiritual Leader and Mind Management Expert
Payal has a rare ability to connect dots across the hundreds of deep conversations that she has with a broad spectrum of leaders, to create fresh insights on self, teams, and organizations.Dr. Varun Nagaraj, Dean, SPJIMR, IndiaPayal is fiercely optimistic. She looks for and finds that opportunity in every adversity with a calm, unruffled mind and smiling face. I have noticed her colleagues getting inspired by her innate problem-solving skills without being overbearing.-- Dr. Arun Arora, Chairman, Vivero Preschools & Childcare
This easy-to-read book takes one on a very interesting path of self-discovery in one's career field. The author with a very gentle nudge guides the understanding of the elements of not only individual leadership but the techniques as well.-- Indrani Malkani, Ashoka Fellow, Chairman at V Citizens Action Network (VCAN)
Reading through this book I can proudly say this "Wonder Woman" has hit the bull's eye again. As both of us have brainstormed, the challenge most leaders face is their inability to realize not only their inherent potential but their team's as well to move from good to great. This book will help unravel this mystery, especially as Payal dwells on the concept of "inner leadership" and "outer leadership" and finding the right balance between the two and unleashing one's full leadership potential! Kudos to her not only elevating her game but helping others elevate their game as well.-- D. Narain, Partner AgVaya and retired President & CEO of Bayer South Asia and Global Head of Smallholder Farming
This book is not a typical book on leadership - its focus on inner leadership powers makes it a different read. Pages that talk about empowering ourselves using our own inner and outer leadership powers and how to balance them to climb the leadership ladder are not just interesting but also educating. I could relate my growth in the corporate world with many of the comments Payal has made in this book. My philosophy is "You become who you think you are and can be" and this book makes me believe it more.Many in my leadership team were coached by Payal with one-on-one sessions and I was very impressed with the transformation I saw in my team members. Every leader, upcoming leaders, and wannabe leaders must interact with professional coaches like Payal to understand their inner and outer leadership powers and use them effectively to create a successful environment for self and all.-- Naren Narayana, CXO, Entrepreneur, Mentor
