Passing Down BattleTested Leadership  (English, Paperback, Col Alok Asthana)

The book is a practitioner’s delight. Grab it and race ahead of the pack. Follow these instructions and the men will literally die for you even in business organisations. Col Alok Asthana shares observations from a distinguished career in military command, teaching, industry, and consultancy. Backed by research in organizational behavior and group dynamics, these ‘How to’, ‘Why’, and ‘Why not’ hacks will change your leadership and management style forever. The book covers essential knowledge and techniques for the one-to-one processes between the leader and the team, the one-to-many processes of the group, organisation development, leader behavior, better thinking & decision making and finally, topics of specific interest to the combat leader. Not bromides and clichés, but specific guidance essential for teams in military and business alike, usually not made available to them. You can learn to lead as well as to manage. • Would you much rather be loved or respected? • Can you lead and delegate as per the capabilities of the follower? • Do you know that too much synergy, consensus, and motivational gimmicks are harmful? The book has a real-world touch and demolishes many myths. Numerous anecdotes, analogies, and quotes make the book a racy and lively read. Techniques, supportive theories, and case studies. For just the 42 techniques, presented in a crisp 'use it now' manner, use his other book - Alok's Field Guide on Leadership.