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Subrat SaurabhAuthor of Kuch Woh PalLeadership Unfiltered: Mastering Team Dynamics from Battlefield to Boardroom.
Discover the ultimate leadership playbook that bridges military precision with business acumen, written by a rare expert who has walked the talk across multiple high-stakes arenas. Colonel Alok Asthana draws from an extraordinary 42-year career spanning military command, academia, industry, and consultancy to deliver a revolutionary guide that challenges conventional leadership wisdom.
This isn't just another management book—it's a battle-tested blueprint for transforming good managers into exceptional leaders. Learn how to:
• Navigate complex team dynamics with surgical precision
• Make decisions that combine intuition with strategic thinking
• Build teams that are both motivated and critically independent
• Understand the fine line between consensus and paralysis
• Lead with a strategy that earns both respect and loyalty
Packed with real-world insights, provocative questions, and practical techniques, this book demolishes leadership myths and provides step-by-step guidance applicable to military and corporate environments alike. Each chapter stands as a powerful standalone lesson, making it a flexible tool for leaders at every level.
Whether you're a mid-level manager, an aspiring executive, or a seasoned leader looking to sharpen your skills, this book will revolutionize how you understand and practice leadership. Prepare to challenge everything you thought you knew about managing people and driving organizational success.
Colonel Alok Asthana
Col Alok Asthana has had the honour and privilege to serve 26 years in the Indian infantry (4 GR, RR) in command assignments and as Instructor in Class A training establishments of the army i.e. twice at the Infantry School and once at the Senior Command wing of Army War College. He raised a Rashtriya Rifles unit (8RR) and commanded it in Manipur and J&K.
He has been a prolific writer in military journals, questioning the status quo and suggesting improvements. Thereafter, he has held several HR jobs in industry at the top level. Now he consults through his site www.innovatorsandleaders.com. He has delivered training workshops on leadership and innovation to top companies in India, Dubai and Philippines and also held consultations with Army Training Command, India on how to further improve training of officers in dealing with uncertainty and the ‘fuzz.’
He is extremely well read on organizational behavior and group dynamics and uses concepts from these to support the real world techniques he presents in Leadership for Colonels and Business Managers. He is based out of Thane, Maharashtra, India.
