What are you reading at the moment? What did you recently finish reading? What have you learnt from it? The Jericho Principle by Ralph B. Welborn - a book on strategic collaboration. The last book I read was The Age of Turbulence by Alan Greenspan, this is his life story to a large extent but also delves deeply into the economy and its associated global challenges.
A book all leaders must read... In Search of Excellence (1988) by Robert H. Waterman and Thomas J. Peters. Peters's best principles have contributed to the success of many global companies in the past years. Many of the attributes expressed in this book are still relevant in today's world.
What kind of books would you normally buy while travelling? Mostly fiction… I love reading the works of John Grisham and David Baldacci.
Have you written any books? If not, do you plan to write in future? No, but I definitely plan to write in the future.
The books you grew up with? What did you like most about it?
I was an avid reader in school. I did the usual Enid blyton, Hardy Boys, etc. For those of us who had not travelled outside India and with no TV in India, I think these books were a window to the western world.
Your book shelf consists of....
An array of books, including biographies, fiction, management, etc. Some of the books that come to mind include Abdul Kalam's Wings Of Fire. I also have a collection of books by John Grisham, P.G.Wodehouse among others.
Where do you shop for books?
Mostly at airports and sometimes in a local book store.
Has your reading habits changed in the past four or five years? If so, how
No, I have always been a voracious reader. Reading generally relaxes me.
One book everyone in your sector should pick up... The World Is Flat by Thomas L.Friedman
One book you cherish that you received as a gift... Great Expectations by Charles Dickens when I was very young!