How we can be Kings even without Kingdoms

by Devdutt Pattanaik

Devdutt Pattanaik is an acclaimed business thinker and strategist. His profound management sutras are derived from his bestselling books on business and management. They show how individuals can realize their potential, create wealth and achieve lasting success by following uniquely Indian principles (based on Hindu, Jain and Buddhist mythology) of goal setting, strategic thinking and decision-making.

Genres: Mythology, Nonfiction, Management

34 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 1, 2016

About the author

Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik (born December 11, 1970) is an Indian physician turned leadership consultant, mythologist and author whose works focus largely on the areas of myth, mythology, and also management. He has written a number of books related to Hindu mythology, including Myth = Mithya: A Handbook of Hindu Mythology, a novel, The Pregnant King, and Jaya: An Illustrated Retelling of the Mahabharata (2010).
He is the Chief Belief Officer of Future Group, one of India’s largest retailers, bringing the wisdom of Indian mythology into Indian business, especifically in human resource management. He also writes a column for the newspaper MID DAY.
He has also written a novel based on a tale from the Mahabharata titled 'The Pregnant King' published by Penguin Books India

Reviews

[Hitessh · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is just a '10 minute Read' !

But the wisdom you gain in these ten minutes is immense.

The book narrates the parables from Hindu Mythology and how they completely relate to today's corporate world. The author brilliantly tells the story from mythology and backups up with a similar story from current era.

The book seems to be an excerpt of the larger version of "Business Sutra". Breaking down a large book and retelling it in parts is also a good idea for non-readers !!!

[Kaustubh Kirti · Rating 2 out of 5]

Simple read the author tries to connect the stories of the Mahabharata with current management thought like brand management and the challenge of intangibles when seen from Mahabharata perspective or the seating arrangement for Hanuman in Ravana's court and what is speaks of human mindset.

Premise and the background of the book has immense scope considering the knowledge and the capability of the author however the book is too short to make a lasting impact.

[Ravi Teja · Rating 4 out of 5]

Four stars because it made me ponder. Reading this made me think hard about somethings I've done or experienced as part of my work life. For such a teensy volume it makes one stop and evaluate stuff in their lives. And given the read time and price this should be a must read and that's a no brainer.

[srinivas.d · Rating 5 out of 5]

Key points to remember and implement in your organisation

Simple but very powerful message to understand and implement for carrier growth. All these sutras are from a very ancient period.

[Prerak · Rating 4 out of 5]

Linking mythology with management

It makes us understand both our culture and how to implement and link it with everyday life in practical terms.

[Debanjan Chakravorty · Rating 5 out of 5]

Original and thought provoking

Very simple yet deep. Quick read. Leaves you wondering. Quite impressive. Actually it's very very short. I would have loved some more content. This book is best read and then chewed slowly and let imagination take over. Keep up the great work Devdutt Pattnaik.