Leadership in the Indian Army

Leadership in the Indian Army
Author: V.K. Singh
Publisher: Penguin Random House India Private Limited
Total Pages: 456
Release: 2023-11-30
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 935708360X

Unlike traditional biographies of combat leaders, which focus primarily on military operations or regimental histories, in this book Major General V.K. Singh concentrates on personal accounts, anecdotes and reminiscences in order to highlight these leaders’ personalities, and to draw out the human face behind the military facade. Through the stories of these twelve military leaders, the book also throws new light on several historical events and the role of political leaders during India’s fight for independence and the partitioning of the subcontinent. He gives an overview of India’s military history after independence, including major operations, and describes many hitherto unknown or little-known incidents concerning smaller operations like Nathu La in 1967 and Goa in 1962. Written records tend to glorify the actions of battalions as well as individuals, Singh says, magnifying achievements while suppressing the mistakes and glossing over failures. Leadership in the Indian Army provides a truer picture of the strength of character and convictions of each of these leaders. A must-read for anyone interested in India’s military history.

Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw

Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw
Author: Haldi Falki
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
Total Pages: 183
Release: 2022-08-05
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9355211198

Field Marshal Sam Hormusji Framji Jamshedji Manekshaw, fondly known as Sam Bahadur, was one of the greatest war heroes and military leaders India has produced. He became a household name in India and was hailed as a legendary soldier and an inspiration to his fellow citizens for crafting India's greatest military victory in the 1971 Indo-Pak war as Chief of Staff (1969-73) of the Indian armed forces. Spanning four decades, he served the country gloriously through five wars—World War II, The Indo-Pakistani War of Partition (1947), the Sino-Indian War (1962), and the India-Pakistan wars (1965 and 1971). The first Indian Army officer to be promoted to the five-star rank of Field Marshal, Sam Bahadur continues to be the most admired war hero of our army chiefs. He will remain an example of self-sacrifice, personal bravery, and steadfast devotion to duty that began before India's independence, and will deservedly live in the annals of the military history of India forever.

The Brand Called You

The Brand Called You
Author: Ashutosh Garg
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 163
Release: 2018-12-18
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9388038622

There is no one else in the world like you. Your personal brand has been registered in your name and patented with your persona even though there may be hundreds of people carrying the same name. Creating, building, and developing your personal brand is entirely in your own hands. Conversely, destroying or diminishing your brand is also only in your own hands. Your brand is the essence of your own unique story. The key to this is reaching deep inside yourself and pulling out the authentic, the unique 'you', from within your own self. What we do with our own brand name could be the difference between being very successful and not so successful. This is as true for personal branding as it is for business branding. The Brand Called You outlines how critical it is for each one of us to understand the power and vulnerabilities of our brand and invest wisely and consistently in our persona and our name. Remember, the only legacy you will leave behind in the world is your name.

LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION AND SELF-DEVELOPMENT FOR JUNIOR LEADERS IN UNIFORMED SERVICES

LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION AND SELF-DEVELOPMENT FOR JUNIOR LEADERS IN UNIFORMED SERVICES
Author: Major General Anil Sengar
Publisher: Notion Press
Total Pages: 176
Release: 2019-05-20
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1645870626

An excellent guide for Junior Leaders in uniformed services who aspire to lead with passion and commitment. It provides practical guidelines that help young officers face leadership challenges and assist in self-development with values of loyalty, courage, selfless service and personal example. The solid foundation built by following these principles will stand the readers in good stead throughout their personal and professional life. General Bipin Rawat, Chief of the Army Staff (from the foreword) Like the magnificent buildings that stand for centuries, great lives are built on strong foundations of character and competence. Included in the book are essential thoughts on: • Leadership basics – If your men were to choose their leader in a crisis, will they choose you? • Have you thought of what legacy you wish to leave behind for your children? • Self-development is your obligation to yourself. Do you have a self-development plan? • Emotional Intelligence—the life changing tool. Do you understand how it works? • Values, Morals and Ethics in leadership—defeating the moral dilemma. • Journey is bigger fun than the destination. Other books by the author Militarily Crazy: The Lighter Side of Life in the Indian Army Battalion Command: Dare to Lead Four Decades in Olive Greens- Pride, Passion and Perspectives

Overcoming Crisis in Leadership

Overcoming Crisis in Leadership
Author: K. Kuldip Singh
Publisher: Manas
Total Pages: 304
Release: 1998
Genre: History
ISBN:

The Book Provides A Window Through Which The Reader Can Have, Firstly, A View Of Certain Crucial Issues Pertaining To The Indian Army And Secondly, An Insight Into What The Author Perceives Is A Malaise Infecting The Moral And Professional Fibre Of The Armed Forces, Which Warrants An Earnest Soul-Searching Exercise For Prompt Rectification. Besides Reviewing The Recruitment Policy, The Book Analyses And Questions The Rationale For Maintaining A Large Standing Army Which, The Author Believes, Is At The Cost Of Its Modernisation And The Nation'S Economic Development. The Book Reviews The Existing Leadership Tenor, With A Special Reference To Erosion In The Traditional Values, And Comes To The Finding That While The Men And Junior Leadership In The Armed Forces Have Acquitted Themselves With Credit In All Wars And Operations Since Independence, Much Remains To Be Desired In The Professional And Ethical Qualities Of Senior Leadership. A Strong Case Has Been Made For Restructuring The Army, Based On The Indigenous Imperatives, Indianisation Of Its Ethos And Reforming The Military System.

From One Leader to Another

From One Leader to Another
Author: Combat Studies Institute Press
Publisher: Military Bookshop
Total Pages: 398
Release: 2013-05
Genre: History
ISBN: 9781782663959

This work is a collection of observations, insights, and advice from over 50 serving and retired Senior Non-Commissioned Officers. These experienced Army leaders have provided for the reader, outstanding mentorship on leadership skills, tasks, and responsibilities relevant to our Army today. There is much wisdom and advice "from one leader to another" in the following pages.

The Indian Army and the End of the Raj

The Indian Army and the End of the Raj
Author: Daniel Marston
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 401
Release: 2014-04-24
Genre: History
ISBN: 0521899753

A unique examination of the role of the Indian army in post-World War II India in the run-up to Partition. Daniel Marston draws upon extensive archival research and interviews with veterans of the events of 1947 to provide fresh insight into the final days of the British Raj.

Lead from the Front

Lead from the Front
Author: Sudeep Krishna, Purav Gandhi
Publisher: Notion Press
Total Pages: 121
Release: 2024-02-07
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Amazing leadership stories that can inspire us all. ?Embark on a riveting journey through the lens of brave men from the military and their tales of courage, leadership and resilience with "Lead From The Front." Over the past 5 years, the authors, both corporate executives, travelled across India in search of stories that bring some basic leadership principles to life. Written in easy-to-understand text, these stories both entertain and inspire. ?From the daring exploits of a company commander in the jungles of Kupwara to the profound insights of a fighter pilot leading the Balakot bombing mission, each tale unravels lessons applicable far beyond the battlefield. Learn how two air force officers got together to lead an audacious mission to reactivate the Daulat Beg Oldie airstrip in the impossible terrain in Leh, an operation where they felt it was better to seek forgiveness than permission. Get motivated by the story of a young army captain who was willing to sacrifice his life to save the lives of two little Manipuri children in a far-off Northeast village. And laugh with an army officer as he reflects on the mistakes he made while overenthusiastically pursuing an intelligence lead in a Kashmiri village. ?Join us on an unforgettable journey celebrating triumphs, learning lessons, and sharing laughter through these nine stories that can inspire all of us to “Lead From The Front.”