Quest for Exceptional Leadership: Mirage to Reality (Response Books)

Review A wise and practical book that provides an action plan for creating a more just and equitable society and a sustainable, humane business ethos through the practice of exceptional leadership. Currents in Commerce, World Business AcademyIndian business leader Ravi Chaudhry has written the best handbook for corporate executives in years. His call for exceptional leadership is based on the new realities of our multipolar world beyond the trite formulas of the business and financial media. Chaudhry is precise, with hundreds of examples illustrating his strategies and recommendations. He is one of the new voices showing new ways ahead. Hazel Henderson Published On: 20111103A wise and practical book. Interweaving analysis with the lessons of history and ancient wisdom, it predicts that the future growth and progress of corporations will be directly linked with the growth and progress of communities and societies in which they function. With insight and nuance, Ravi discusses the three traits of exceptional leadership. Business schools should integrate his book into the curriculum; business leaders will find it a gentle guide and a source of conviction that we need a new paradigm of leadership. World Business Academy, USAI do hope the book reaches out to enlighten the citizens of our country to the ills that are currently prevalent and help in building a better society for the coming generations. Ratan TataThe book is based on a lot of solid research and has a high knowledge density. On every page there is something to be learned or understood. The references and examples are enlightening and bring about a convincing clarity. This book is not just thought provoking but action provoking and calls for changes that are both radical and inevitable. The book is full of change triggers and I guess that for almost every reader there will be one or more such triggers that will bring about a change in mindset so that indeed the Triple Top Line and the Triple Bottom Line driven by the Tripod of Exceptional Leadership are achieved. This books calls for a change from mindset to heartset. Toine Van MegenIn his book, the Indian business and thought leader Ravi Chaudhry has stressed the quest for exceptional business leadership that recognizes and acts on the basis of the new realities and challenges of the 21st century. Exceptional challenges require exceptional business leadership. With it we may see the apocalyptic trends reversed. JeanPierre LehmannA magnum opus brilliant and thought provoking. D.R.KaarthikeyanAll the chapters/parts appear to be well interconnected and there is a complete clarity in the chapter presentation. The book definitely provides latest concepts and examples that encourage and facilitate better learning. There is a fresh approach to looking at the newage leadership strategies. It brings out quite succinctly the social purpose of business as a dominant leadership philosophy. The book threads together with great ease a strong humanitybuilding desire and entrepreneurial thinking. This book is extremely inspiring, insightful and thought provoking. In a nutshell, this book is a critique of today and warns its outcome for tomorrow. It evokes a plethora of thoughts and stimulates critical thinking. Global Business Review Volume 13, No 1, 2012Ravi Chaudhry draws attention to the changing paradigm shifts, which will become necessary for business leaders to achieve success in the future. He also suggests how leaders will have to refocus and align to the new methods to survive in a competitive and dynamic environment. The book has something for every corporate leader of the 21st Century. The Times of IndiaIndian business leader Ravi Chaudhry has written the best handbook for corporate executives in years, Quest for Exceptional Leadership: Mirage to Reality In laying out his criteria for exceptional leadership, Ravi Chaudhry is precise, with hundreds of examples illustratin