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Book Review: Chanakya's 7 Secrets of Leadership by D. Sivanandhan Radhakrishnan Pillai

Introduction • ISBN – 978-8184954012 • Genre: Non- Fiction / Inspirational / Business • Publishers: Jaico Publishers • Price: Rs. 200/- ( P.S: I got the book from the publisher for a review) Chanakya, who lived in India in the 4th Century BC, was a leadership guru par excellence. The treasure of his teachings can be found in his book, The Arthashastra, which deals with good governance based on ideal leadership. The concept of the ideal nation in The Arthashastra, called Saptanga, holds that there are seven pillars of a kingdom: Swami, Amatya, Janpada, Durg, Kosha, Dand, Mitra iti Prakritya. For centuries, Indian rulers have used this concept as a model of successful government. In this path-breaking book, Chanakya's 7 Secrets of Leadership, author Radhakrishnan Pillai delves into Chanakya's Saptanga with the real-life example of D. Sivanandhan. Former Director General of Police, Maharashtra and the archetype of an able administrator, Sivanandhan shares his guide...