Lal Bahadur Shastri: Lessons in Leadership: Lessons in Leadership
About this ebook
Lal Bahadur Shastri
India’s Second Prime Minister
Creator of the timeless ‘Jai Jawan Jai Kisan’
First leader of independent India to Win a major War
A leader who preferred to swim across Ganges rather than accept a free ride
A leader who moved the entire nation to miss a meal rather than beg for food
A leader who taught us to live with dignity and honour.
This book tries to capture the many leadership lessons from Lal Bahadur’s life - whether it is displaying tact amidst turmoil, keeping promises despite trying circumstances or being credible in a world that is full of posturing. The book carries anecdotes encapsulating Lal Bahadur’s childhood, growing up years and political life. The anecdotes are poignantly narrated by his son Anil Shastri. And, brilliantly interpreted by Pavan Choudary. The reader will take home unique and valuable insights. It is Lal Bahadur Shastri like never before.
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About the author
Anil Shastri is an Indian politician, social activist and educationist. After graduating from St. Stephen’s College he served in Voltas for 17 years. Anil joined politics in 1989 and was elected to the Lok Sabha and appointed as Minister in the Ministry of Finance. He represents the Indian National Congress and is Special Invitee to the Congress Working Committee. Born to the legendary Lal Bahadur Shastri, Anil has established educational institutions across the country and is the Chairman of the prestigious Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management. To know more follow him on twitter @anilkshastri.
Pavan Choudary is the author of path breaking books like How a Good Person can Really Win, Machiavelli for Moral People, The Rx Factor and Broom & Groom(co-author Kiran Bedi),. Pavan is also the Managing Director of Vygon, a leading French Multinational, hosts the TV program Hum Aise Kyun Hain on Doordarshan, and has written columns for The Times of India and Financial Chronicle. He sits on some of the most respected advisory boards of India and is a much sought after Management Strategist. To know more visit www.pavanchoudary.in or follow him on twitter @writerpavan.
