I was lucky to have worked with Payal and to know her as an individual. Her sharp intellect, unique understanding of contemporary issues, simple solutions to complex problems and readiness to extend a helping hand endeared her to everyone in her network. Much later, when I saw her last two books I could not help turning into an admirer. Her worldview and understanding of environments are so different and original. She writes in a simplistic style that is at once friendly and affable. Her earthly logic and illustrative examples are easily understood as they stem from daily life and commonsense. She comes across as an advisor who is effortlessly unpretentious, nonjudgmental and empathetic. I am impressed with her passion to make all her readers succeed in their chosen fields.
- Dr. Arun Arora, Chairman, Edvance & Former President, Bennett, Coleman & Company Ltd.
Th e first step toward world- class leadership entails learning to lead one's own self. It is a journey of immense courage and magnanimous change. In this book, Payal has integrated the research on leadership development through a multitude of her own coaching experiences across the globe. Th e result is presented through powerful actionable insights to realize your full potential and also inspire your colleagues and teams for peak performance along the way. Her leadership stories explicitly translate specific behaviors and attributes that can be measured on the pathway to change. Each of these 9 laws will prove to be a valuable guide and springboard for pursuing your hopes, aspirations, dreams, and purpose.
- World Renowned Spiritual Guru Swami Mukundananda, JKYOG
Playing the game, or playing to win? Th e exceptional leaders around us share one key common trait- they are not satisfied with good, they always strive for great. They don't just play the game well; they change the game. And in the process, they create movements for impact. In her book, Payal Nanjiani shares some tried and tested rules of impactful leadership. A much- needed, fresh perspective for all leaders as we lead the way into the new world.
- Paul Dupuis, Chairman and CEO- Randstad Japan, & Author of The E5 Movement
Payal Nanjiani's new book is both, timely and topical. As we navigate an increasingly ambiguous and uncertain world, the need for leaders in every sphere has never been higher. Further, the framework of leadership itself is changing at an unprecedented pace. Her perspectives on how you win the leadership game in a rapidly evolving ecosystem are refreshingly simple, candid, and laid out in an easy-to-understand and adopt the format. By contextualizing the leadership journey as a game, Payal delivers an authentic take on leadership and how through practice, both existing and new leaders can get more adept at this. Th is book will be an important and welcome addition to the leadership literature and is a must- read.
- Animesh Kumar, President- HR and Transformation, ZEE
Congratulations, Payal! Once again, you have a unique and insightful approach to leadership that people from all backgrounds need to hear. Leadership as a game is fascinating and particularly relevant right now- it has changed in a big way over the past few years. Th e reign of tough, superhero leaders is over, the dawn of vulnerable, sensitive servants is well and truly here. Your constant success is an inspiration to so many others around the world. Thank you for all the opportunities you have extended to me, and I'm excited at what else your future can possibly hold! Here's to even more impact and happiness.
- Josef Werker Co- founder and CEO of Humble Sustainability, Managing Director of Penbrother
Have you ever felt overwhelmed in looking at the gap between where you are in your career and where you want to be? Most good leaders have been there too. One thing you can count on is that in order to win at the game of leadership, you must begin playing the game. Payal Nanjiani has a proven nine laws in her newest book, Win the Leadership Game Every Time, that shows everyone has a path to greatness that is defined within themselves. Join her on a journey to control exactly how you can respond to filling that gap!
- Michelle Proctor, Chief of Staff , Risk Research and Quantitative Solutions Division at SAS