The BOOK that inspired me

by Stephen Covey.

The chapters in this bestselling book go to the basics, the grassroots of running an organisation. Of special note is the chapter on the emotional quotient of people and handling change. It is aptly titled "Pain of Withdrawal" and explains in detail how people want to change, but yet resist change. This is very true in the corporate world.

For instance, most Indian managers want to leverage the benefits of globalisation, but few are willing to change their old ways.

When I was working in the automobile industry, I saw many companies lose focus and their way by resisting change, much the way it is mentioned in the book. In my current job again, The Seven Habits helped me understand people from different countries and how to work effectively with them.

Ravi Khanna, CEO, Moser Baer Photo Voltaic

The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People
Author: Stephen R Covey
Publisher: Free Press
Price: Rs 561
ISBN: 0671708635

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