Chanakya's 7 Secrets of Leadership

Chanakya, who lived in India in the 4th Century BC, was a leadership guru par excellence. The treasure of his teachings can be found in his book, The Arthashastra, which deals with good governance based on ideal leadership.


 
The concept of the ideal nation in The Arthashastra, called Saptanga, holds that there are seven pillars of a kingdom: Swami, Amatya, Janpada, Durg, Kosha, Dand, Mitra iti Prakritya. For centuries, Indian rulers have used this concept as a model of successful government.

In this path-breaking book, Chanakya’s 7 Secrets of Leadership, author Radhakrishnan Pillai delves into Chanakya’s Saptanga with the real-life example of D. Sivanandhan. Former Director General of Police, Maharashtra, and the archetype of an able administrator, Sivanandhan shares his guidelines for effective management, highlighting those that make him a dynamic leader.

In Chanakya’s 7 Secrets of Leadership, theory meets practice, academic research meets vast experience in police supervision and an age-old formula is revealed in a modern-day success story. Together, Pillai and Sivanandhan bring Chanakya’s model to life.

Anyone can use the seven secrets of leadership to run a kingdom effectively. Apply them in your life, and the magic of Chanakya’s wisdom will transform you into the ideal leader.

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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