Purpose, Leadership & Success: New Books to Watch

Purpose, Leadership & Success: New Books to Watch

THE INSPIRED LEADER

The Practices for Manifesting Our True Potential | A Guide to Purpose-driven Leadership

ANIL SACHDEV

In a world that constantly urges us to search for answers from elusive role models, what if the insights we seek already reside within us? Each of us has been blessed with a life-giving force capable of huge potential – but how do we tap this to create positive impact and lead happier and more fulfilling lives? Through seven thoughtfully crafted practices, The Inspired Leader offers a roadmap to accessing and experiencing this vital power, allowing ordinary people to achieve extraordinary impact.

Anil Sachdev has been a pioneer in transforming education and leadership development in India. Before founding the SOIL Institute of Management, Anil played a pivotal role in establishing the Grow Talent Company, which focused on talent management and leadership training for global organizations. He is deeply committed to shaping ethical and inspired leaders.

Unlocking Success

UNLOCKING SUCCESS

A Guide to Authentic Leadership for Indian Youth | Featuring SPARK Framework | Career Development and Leadership Book

MANISH MAHESHWARI

In today’s interconnected world, young Indians have unprecedented opportunities to lead on global stages. But success requires more than talent and hard work—it demands a strategic approach to developing authentic leadership capabilities that honour both individual ambition and cultural values.

Drawing from real examples of contemporary Indian leaders, global research on leadership development, and practical frameworks tested across different industries, this book provides young Indians with tools for building careers that are both individually fulfilling and collectively impactful.

Whether you’re a recent graduate, early-career professional, entrepreneur, or anyone navigating the complexity of modern career development, Unlocking Success offers a roadmap for authentic leadership that serves both personal ambition and larger purposes.

Manish Maheshwari is a technology executive, entrepreneur, and venture capitalist.

After earning his MBA from the Wharton School, he began his career at McKinsey & Company before discovering his passion lay in building platforms that could democratize access to information and opportunity. As CEO of Network18 Digital, he learned the power of authentic storytelling in connecting diverse audiences across India. Later, as Country Head for Twitter India, he experienced firsthand the challenges of leading through complexity.

These experiences led him to Harvard Kennedy School as a Mason Fellow, where he stepped back to reflect on the intersection of AI technology and public policy. It was during this period of reflection that the SPARK framework crystallized from years of observing what actually makes leaders effective across different cultures and contexts.

From Mundane to Meaningful

FROM MUNDANE TO MEANINGFUL

100 Inspiring Stories for Staying Motivated | Personal Growth & Inspirational Life Lessons to Help Find Purpose

NASIR ZAIDI

In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, it is easy to lose sight of what truly matters. We often find ourselves caught in the cycle of our daily routine, where each day resembles the next, and our work becomes merely that—work. However, what if there were a way to break free from this monotony? What if we could transform our routine tasks into meaningful endeavours that inspire our passion and motivation? From Mundane to Meaningful serves as a guide to achieving precisely that. It addresses the most fundamental question: What is it, at the core, that fuels our actions and imparts purpose to our lives? What drives us to excel in our personal lives, relationships, careers, sports and every other integral aspect of our existence?

Nasir Zaidi is the author of the Amazon bestseller From Invisible to Invaluable, a book about professional success. He also started a company called VoiceSpace, which gives professionals a private way to get help with stress and work decisions.

With twenty-eight years of experience in the financial world, Nasir is an expert at improving how businesses work. He has a Six Sigma Green Belt, which means he is skilled in using data to find and fix problems. He is also on the board of a luxury travel company called Lushescapes. Through mentoring and social media, he connects with more than 1,00,000 professionals.

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