Book Launch: Power Within – The Leadership Legacy of Narendra Modi
Western thought on leadership is trait-oriented; it emphasizes the importance of ‘being a leader’. Indian leadership offers a contrast—it focuses on the ‘exercise of leadership’. The Power Within introspects on this practice as it captures the civilizational wisdom of Bharat through the lived experience of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The book delves into the fifty years of his public life and explores how he discovered his purpose, the seeds of which were sown in his formative years. Poignant anecdotes from his colleagues shed light on how his relentless hard work and communicative approach propelled him to the prime ministerial post. They also underscore his constant quest for self-discovery in the service of others.
Dr. R Balasubramaniam (Balu) is a leadership scholar, innovator, and member of India’s National Capacity Building Commission (CBC). In a carefully crafted narrative, Dr. Balu has written his latest book to narrate Modi’s leadership journey and interprets it through Western and Indic lenses, amalgamating them to provide a road map for those who aspire to a life of public service. He has authored 9 books, and his globally acclaimed books include: ‘i, the citizen ‘, ‘Voices from the Grassroots’ and ‘Leadership Lessons for Daily Living ‘.
Dr. R Balasubramaniam is a development scholar, public policy advocate, author, and leadership trainer. He is a physician by qualification and after his MBBS, he earned his MPhil in Hospital Administration & Health Systems Management from BITS, Pilani. He has a master’s in public administration from the Harvard Kennedy School, Harvard University. His living habits were greatly influenced by the teachings of Swami Vivekananda and at the age of 19, he founded the Swami Vivekananda Youth Movement based on the principles of Ahimsa (non-violence), Satya (Truth), Seva (Service) and Tyaga (Sacrifice). He has spent the last four decades of his life in the service of the rural and tribal poor in the forests of India. He is also the Founder & Chairman of the public policy think tank – Grassroots Research and Advocacy Movement (GRAAM). He is also the former Frank Rhodes professor at Cornell University, USA.