26Dec 2017 by ksurya No Comments

Impressions// “Hit Refresh” by Satya Nadella

Business, culture, digital, Leadership, Sales
Hit Refresh by Satya Nadella is a multi-dimensional book. In his book, Satya presents himself; both as a Microsoft insider and as an individual quoting from his own fascinating story, experiences & beliefs. Satya presents Microsoft; past, present & future. Satya paints a vision of the potential opportunities created by technology; present & future. Satya consistently uses two (or three) broad themes: Soul, Culture, & Empathy with Technology as the bedrock to explore each dimension in his book. One read is not sufficient to appreciate all the dimensions that Satya traverses in Hit Refresh. 
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25Dec 2017 by ksurya No Comments

Impressions// “Failing to Succeed” by K. Vaitheeswaran

Business, digital, e-commerce, Entrepreneurs, Leadership, Startups
There are wonderful insights into every aspect of the value chain of the e-commerce industry in this book. The book includes plethora of ideas – small & big, dos & don’ts, strategies & tactics, and much more for the e-commerce industry & players. Vaithee has poured his entrepreneur life’s experiences out in 200 pages & he has strong, very strong views. Unfortunately, almost every chapter oozes ‘why me’ and some negativity. Let this not deter you from completing the book. There are many gems within for everyone. 
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24Dec 2017 by ksurya No Comments

My impressions. ‘Dream with Your Eyes Open’ by Ronnie Screwvala

Business, Entrepreneurs, Leadership, Management, Mentoring
Ronnie Screwvala summarizes his book; Dream With Your Eyes Open to be all about demystifying failure, inspiring success, raising ambitions, and dreaming big. Using his own fascinating personal journey from a middle-class Mumbaikar to a highly successful entrepreneur and with few other anecdotes, Ronnie engages with his writings both wannabe entrepreneurs and professionals dedicated to becoming leaders, alike; particularly from India. 
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