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Listed with the worldwide trade network, so any bookstore or library can order it. Ask for it by ISBN: 978-1957456690 (paperback) or 978-1957456706 (hardcover).
What is inside
Trailblazers: The Life, Leadership and Legacy of Achievers takes readers behind the achievements to explore the personal and professional journeys of individuals who have shaped industries, challenged conventions, and built meaningful legacies.
Through compelling stories and experiences shared by its co-authors, the book examines the defining moments, difficult decisions, unexpected setbacks, and turning points that shaped their paths to success. It offers a closer look at the determination, resilience, vision, and unconventional thinking required to navigate uncertainty and pursue ambitious goals.
Bringing together perspectives from diverse professional backgrounds, including entrepreneurship, healthcare, engineering, marketing, technology, and corporate leadership, Trailblazers explores how individual experiences shape leadership philosophies and approaches to growth.
Beyond professional accomplishments, the collection considers the lessons learned through challenges, the importance of continuous development, and the relationship between personal values, leadership, and lasting contribution. Each journey offers readers an opportunity to reflect on their own ambitions and understand the choices behind meaningful achievement.
Trailblazers is for aspiring leaders, entrepreneurs, business professionals, students, and individuals interested in understanding the experiences behind accomplished careers.
It is particularly relevant to readers seeking real-world leadership perspectives, entrepreneurial insights, and inspiration from people who have navigated challenges across different industries.
More than a collection of achievements, the book explores the journeys, decisions, and lessons that contribute to a lasting professional and personal legacy.
Excerpt
From “Acknowledgments”
We generally build several dreams during our teenage, hoping that we will grow up to become the person we dreamt we would become. But like Bettina Arndt rightly said, life is something that pops up while you're still busy crafting other plans. Codes and computers have been my playground ever since childhood. I worked my brain well enough to absorb all the nuances of computer language. The thing with programmers is when people talk in standard English, we communicate using codes. I could only imagine getting hired by some top IT company; nothing more, nothing less.
Although cerebrally advanced, I was never that typical bookworm kind of an individual. I was a happy-go-lucky guy with a keen interest in hands-on and practical things. I used to love learning interesting techniques related to computers. I was an introvert in school, but as I grew up, I realized I needed more friends and more fun. I could see everyone hanging out on weekends and having the best time of their lives, which naturally instilled a major FOMO in me. In no time, I made friends with a number of incredible people in college. I would say it was a sudden flip. It is never easy to transform from an introvert to an extrovert just like that. It did take me a lot of time and effort.
I come from a family where everyone believes in government jobs and services. There was not even a single person who owned a business. Business, in an average Indian family, is generally directly associated with loss of money. Little do they realize the coin has two sides. If one is a failure, certainly there is success and profit on the other side. Like any other Indian mother, my mom also wanted me to pursue the traditional path of finding a nice job after scoring well in college. Well, I won't blame her because that was what I had also planned for myself- to find a job as a programmer! I finished my undergrad in computer science with flying colors and started off my career as a programmer in a famous tech firm.
I was having a pretty good time with my colleagues and managers. However, I could also sense that I didn't fit perfectly inside the team, just like a puzzle with a little thicker edge that cannot squeeze itself into the picture despite being the right piece. My managers were truly supportive and sensible, but again, like I said, I had a constant urge to improve so many things within the organization. My brain, which was initially fully immersed and drowning in the world of computers, decided to come to the surface of the waters and take a panorama view of the business world. "well, should I move out of the company and start exploring and learning new things?", I asked myself. The answer was certainly a "yes," after which I joined IIMA to pursue a master's in business administration, which is a two-year course.
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Co-Founder, Goodwind Moto Tours · Mumbai, India
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Anil S Nair is an entrepreneur and co-founder of Goodwind Moto Tours. With 27 years in advertising, he co-founded Law & Kenneth and now combines his passion for motorcycling with business, philanthropy and mentorship.
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John Cherian is a business strategy and corporate leadership veteran with expertise in organizational growth, global partnerships, operational optimization, strategic planning, market expansion, and enterprise transformation.
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Murali Dharan is an engineering and project management expert with experience leading large-scale initiatives that combine innovation and precision. His work focuses on efficiency, quality, and strategic project success.
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Founder & Chairman, Brains Hospital · Bengaluru, India
“Raam encouraged me to write a book and introduced me to Write Now. Inspired by it, I decided to bring my years of writing on the brain together into one book.”
Dr. N K Venkataramana is a renowned neurosurgeon with 35+ years of experience, Founder Chairman of BRAINS Hospital, and pioneer of India’s first GPS-enabled trauma care network (1062).
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Chairman & Managing Director, Indfrag Biosciences · Bangalore, India
Philip Samuel is a mechanical engineer and industry professional with extensive experience in manufacturing, technical sales, project engineering, start-up development, regulatory approvals, venture funding, and corporate board roles.
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Raj Gopal, Founder and CEO of Fidrox Technologies, brings 30+ years of ICT experience. An entrepreneur and mentor, he helps people pursue personal and professional goals through practical strategies and industry insight.
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Subramanyam Yadavalli rose from ward boy to a leadership role at Apollo Hospitals. With expertise in healthcare management, marketing and strategy, he shares his experience as a visiting faculty member and mentor.
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