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What Makes a Politician
I could do a much better job than them! How do such incompetent people make it in politics? How many times have these thoughts gnawed at your insides as you flipped through the news and suffered through the actions and opinions of the smack-talking, ethnic-clothes wearing, angry politicians on screen? Well, the fact is, every seemingly incompetent politician has a set of characteristics which makes them, in fact, very capable. The winds are shifting and politics needs young and talented people like you. Learn about why some party workers get a ticket and others don t, what skillsets you need to navigate politics, whether money is more important than the motivation to give back to society and, most importantly, from where one can start. We live in a time of drastically changing political environments and alliances, and What Makes a Politician provides insights into how to enter and thrive in politics, ethically and effectively. Political parties need to rethink their approach to politics and there is indication that several of them are already doing so. This book is for young, ambitious professionals who wish to enter politics and for people who seek to satisfy their curiosity about politics and governance.
- GenresPolitics
172 pages, Paperback
Published October 5, 2017
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December 23, 2020
The things you do for a job interview...
Lol, but in all honesty, a very smooth read. I especially liked the way the author involved the stories of India's leaders, both past and present, to draw conclusions on what indeed "makes a politician."
Lol, but in all honesty, a very smooth read. I especially liked the way the author involved the stories of India's leaders, both past and present, to draw conclusions on what indeed "makes a politician."
July 7, 2020
Ridiculous and yet highly relevant.
The title of the book " What makes a politician " on the face of it looks ridiculous to a general Indian reader to whom Politicians are born in families or cast in those Business castles.
The Author with a background of working closely with representatives of all hues throws light on the lesser known life on India's political class. The books delves on fundamental qualities needed for a public representative.
In its effort to dissect the Indian polity the book comes up with policy focus on wages to Parliamentarians. The author in her effort to see people from all walks of life to enter politics provides a pathway for a middle class professional to take up the path of politics.
The times we are in where for the first time in independent Indian history we could see the posts of PM , President and Vice President being manned by the individuals coming from the humblest of backgrounds . The very fact inspires millions of social sensitive individuals to take up the mantle of Indian politics and for whom this book provides a basic background.
The title of the book " What makes a politician " on the face of it looks ridiculous to a general Indian reader to whom Politicians are born in families or cast in those Business castles.
The Author with a background of working closely with representatives of all hues throws light on the lesser known life on India's political class. The books delves on fundamental qualities needed for a public representative.
In its effort to dissect the Indian polity the book comes up with policy focus on wages to Parliamentarians. The author in her effort to see people from all walks of life to enter politics provides a pathway for a middle class professional to take up the path of politics.
The times we are in where for the first time in independent Indian history we could see the posts of PM , President and Vice President being manned by the individuals coming from the humblest of backgrounds . The very fact inspires millions of social sensitive individuals to take up the mantle of Indian politics and for whom this book provides a basic background.
April 7, 2023
A primer on how to enter and thrive in Indian politics, ethically and effectively. A walkthrough into basic expectations and responsibilities of a politician and provides an insight into the political world.
Author, being a politician herself, has given ample examples of her insights, experiences of real-life politicians and explains their drive, motive without pulling in controversies that surrounds them, playing the blame-game like a typical journalist. This is much appreciable as it inducts in us, a sense of rationale, a political acumen which helps a reader to consider/approach Indian politics and it's politicians as a study.
Author, being a politician herself, has given ample examples of her insights, experiences of real-life politicians and explains their drive, motive without pulling in controversies that surrounds them, playing the blame-game like a typical journalist. This is much appreciable as it inducts in us, a sense of rationale, a political acumen which helps a reader to consider/approach Indian politics and it's politicians as a study.
December 28, 2017
Great book and well researched and written! Very inspiring.
April 29, 2020
sadly it's more geared towards an indian audience
March 7, 2021
A short read with actionable steps towards becoming a politician in India. Purely for the Indian audience. It also has questions for introspection whilst choosing a career in India Politics.
December 25, 2023
Very well penned.
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