Dr. Anil Khandelwal, Former CMD of Bank of Baroda, Joins Leadership Sammelan at Chiranjeev Gurukul in Pune

Pune, India – Chiranjeev Gurukul, a premier Leadership Development Organization dedicated to spreading wisdom from the Indian Knowledge System, successfully hosted a thought-provoking Leadership Sammelan featuring Dr. Anil Khandelwal, former CMD of Bank of Baroda. The event, held at Malaka Spice, Koregaon Park, Pune, witnessed an engaging and insightful discussion between Dr. Khandelwal and Shri Rajesh Kamath on the theme ‘Building Leadership Muscles’.

Dr. Khandelwal, the founder of Anugyan, a leadership and HR consulting firm, is renowned for his transformative leadership and was instrumental in rebranding Bank of Baroda into a global brand within three years. He is also the author of the bestselling book Dare to Lead and his latest work, The Gym of Leadership, which was unveiled at the event.

The discussion delved into key aspects of leadership, drawing from Dr. Khandelwal’s extensive experience and his book, covering themes such as: Leadership as a Continuous Discipline, Resilience in Leadership, Strengthening Institutions over Heroic Leadership, Leadership with Empathy and People-Centric Governance, Myths of Leadership, Balancing Ease and Toughness in Leadership, Navigating Leadership Challenges in the Era of Technological Disruption.

Dr. Khandelwal emphasized that leadership is not an isolated event but a continuous discipline deeply rooted in Kautilya’s philosophy of self-improvement. He also highlighted that true leadership involves empathy and a commitment to building strong institutions rather than personal influence, echoing timeless lessons from Arthashaastra.

The two-hour interactive session captivated an audience of professionals from diverse industries, offering actionable strategies for leadership growth. Attendees gained valuable insights into resilience, adaptability, and people-centric governance, all critical attributes in today’s rapidly evolving corporate landscape.

Chiranjeev Gurukul continues to foster leadership development through its educational and corporate offerings. Their upcoming online Leadership Course based on Indian Wisdom begins on March 22nd, with new Praathamik and Maadhyamik batches now open for enrollment.

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