New Delhi, India, October 2024 – Shri Piyush Goyal, Minister of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, officially launched Anil K. Khandelwal’s latest book, “The Gym of Leadership: Insights to Help You Build Your Leadership Muscles,” at a prestigious event held at the India International Centre. The book launch took place in the presence of distinguished personalities, including Amitabh Kant, former CEO of NITI Aayog; Vinod Rai, former Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India; Alka Mittal, former Chairman of ONGC; and Anil Sachdev, Chairman of the School of Inspired Leadership.
The book provides a fresh perspective on leadership, addressing the need for leaders to adapt to the challenges of a volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) world. In his book, Khandelwal advocates for a balanced approach to leadership, emphasizing the development of both soft and hard skills. He likens the process of building leadership capabilities to a fitness workout, where passion, dedication, and discipline are essential to success. The book identifies eighteen foundational leadership skills, categorized into four sections: ‘understanding the self,’ ’emotional regulation,’ ‘relationship management,’ and ‘communication.’
In his remarks, Shri Piyush Goyal praised Khandelwal’s contributions to leadership literature and emphasized the relevance of the book’s insights in the current business environment. The distinguished attendees shared their thoughts on the need for purposeful, agile, and cooperative leadership in today’s world.
About Anil K. Khandelwal:
Anil K. Khandelwal is a renowned thought leader, author, and international speaker on leadership and governance. Having transitioned from an HR professional to the CEO of two major public sector banks, including the transformation of Bank of Baroda (2005-08), Khandelwal has received numerous accolades, including the Asian Banker Singapore’s Lifetime Achievement Award (2008). He has trained over 5,000 leaders worldwide and advised top global consulting firms. His earlier works, such as Dare to Lead (2011) and CEO—Chess Master or Gardener (2018), are also highly regarded in leadership circles.
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