Book Review: Shubha Vilas’ ‘Live Lead Love’ Goes Beyond Self-Help, Turning to Scriptures for Leadership Guidance
Live Lead Love by Shubha Vilas is not just a self-help book for leaders, but a book that gently pushes you to revisit your scriptures for guidance. It tells you to revisit the stories that you heard as a child and look at them differently. ‘Strip away the chariots and the crowns, and what remains is unbearably human: personalities trying to live without breaking, lead without losing themselves,…
Shubha Vilas' 'Live Lead Love' goes beyond conventional self-help books for leaders, delving into scriptures for guidance. The author encourages readers to revisit childhood stories and see them in a new light, emphasizing that true human experience lies in the struggle to live, lead, and love without losing oneself. The book is divided into three parts: Live, Lead, and Love, covering various aspects of leadership, management, and personal growth.
Vilas draws from scriptures to illustrate his points, such as the power of a hug in building trust and recognition, as demonstrated by the Ramayan tale of Rama embracing Sugriva. Another significant chapter is 'Find Yourself A Dhaumya,' which highlights the importance of a mentor, using the example of Dhaumya, an advisor to the Pandavas during their darkest times.
Vilas stresses that mentors not only rescue individuals from problems but also empower them to become stronger. Through stories like Krishna and Balaram's, Vilas emphasizes the importance of cheering others up and providing recognition, drawing parallels to the Krishna and Sudama narrative. The concluding chapter, 'Secrets of Lasting Relationships,' offers five tips, inspired by the Krishna and Sudama story, applicable in both personal and professional life.
'Live Lead Love' is an engaging and insightful read that simplifies the secrets of achieving a balanced life through relatable anecdotes and timeless wisdom.
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