THE WISE LEADER

August 15, 2022

Corporate ayurveda for rejuvenating companies 

Unfortunately, the public and motivational narrative these days suggests that while winning is an all-important end, crushing the ‘other’ is equally important.
September 27, 2022

How history remembers leaders

Unfortunately, the public and motivational narrative these days suggests that while winning is an all-important end, crushing the ‘other’ is equally important.
October 13, 2022

The art of ‘healthy scepticism’

Unfortunately, the public and motivational narrative these days suggests that while winning is an all-important end, crushing the ‘other’ is equally important.
July 3, 2024

“You can’t be a general if you are not willing to share the pain of a soldier”

Best moments Professionally, when I made the switch from Lever to Tata, and personally, the day […]
January 7, 2025

The Leadership Riddle: ‘great man’ or ‘structural forces’

here are two contrasting views about great leadership. Business writing has largely adopted the ‘Great Man Theory’
February 17, 2025

Humble CEOs are recalled fondly

What mental health is for young people, arrogance and ego are to boardrooms. Is the opposite, the quiet, low-profile performer, even possible?
November 10, 2025

Public criticism of predecessors

Every leader learns about how and what to speak publicly about predecessors and present colleagues.
October 15, 2021

Companies need more Neeti, less Niyam

(*The writer is a bestselling author and corporate advisor. He was Director, Tata Sons and […]
September 14, 2021

Transformation around liberalization: Hindustan Lever

Over the last several months, I have commented on two sides of the leadership coin: first, shaping a good company into a business institution, and second, transforming traditional organizations.

Join R. Gopalakrishnan and Nirmala Isaac


Two strategists. Two millennia apart. One timeless dialogue.

When the wisdom of Chanakya meets the strategy of Sun Tzu, the lessons transcend empires and echo in today’s boardrooms. Their principles continue to shape how modern CEOs, businesses, and leaders think and act.

Join R. Gopalakrishnan and Nirmala Isaac for an exclusive conversation on ancient insights that illuminate contemporary leadership.

You may not be able to attend a physical launch of the book CHANAKYA AND SUN TZU. Here is a chance to attend a virtual session hosted by the India China Academy. Do register and look forward to your presence.

Date: March 14th, 2026 ( Saturday )
Time: 4.30pm - 5.30pm IST
Platform: Zoom
Register: https://lnkd.in/e8v-uqyv

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