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Chapter 1 - INTRODUCTION
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59 Advice on Leadership 5000 Years Ago. 2
Yardstick to Measure Good Leadership. 5
Leadership Specific to a Field of Work. ‘ 6
| ~ BatleE xperiande Lneadcersehip . 8
3 Leadership and Management. 8
Leadership is a By-product of Spirituality. 11
Use of this Book for Self Development. 13
Chapter 2 - LEADERSHIP DEFINED : PROCESS
AND FUNCTIONS OF LEADERSHIP 16
4 Definition of Leadership. ; 16
;, The Leadership Process : The Mahavakya. 19
i i Saving Ladakh : 1947 - 48 War. 23
,‘} Capture of Baldy : 1971 War. 25
Bangladesh War : 1971 War. 28
Functions of Leadership. 34
Military Leadership Grid.
Chapter 3 - UNIVERSAL INNER STRUCTURE
OF GOOD LEADERS
What is Character?
What is National Character?
Universal Inner Structure of Good Leaders.
Selflessness : The Foundation of Leadership.
Selflessness : The Source of Integrity.
Selfishness.
Evidence of History: Importance of Selflessness.
Selfish Ambition and Leadership.
Organisational Culture to Promote Selflessness.
Selflessness and Armed Forces.
Major Prithi Chand Saves Ladakh.
Chapter 4 - THREE ESSENTIAL QUALITIES
OF CHARACTER
Courage. :
Anatomy of Fear.
Control of Fear and Strengthening of Courage.
Dilemma of Decision Making,
Operation Overload.
Operation Meghdoot : Siachen Glacier.
Will power.
Initiative.
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Chapter 5 - KNOWLEDGE OF JOB AND SELF
Knowledge of the Job.
Knowledge of Self.
Interpersonal Needs.
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Appendix A - Fundamental Interpersonal Relation
Orientation of Behaviour Test
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Appendix B — FIRO-B Test : Model Score Sheét. 104
Appendix C — FIRO-B: Broad Tendencies.
Appendix D — FIRO-B: Some Sample Scores.
Chapter 6 - DEALING WITH PEOPLE
Dealing with People at Various Levels.
Human Nature.
Ultimate Formula for Dealing with People.
Communication : To Know People.
Leadership Styles.
Officer-Man Relationship.
Growth of Individual.
Officer and his Sahayak.
Practical Hints to Deal with People.
Dealing with People Working for Leader.
Dealing with Colleagues.
Dealing with Commander.
Dealing with People : Sample Self Exercise.
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Chapter 7 - STRENGTHENING ‘TO BE’ FOR
GOOD LEADERSHIP 142
Strengthening Leadership Potential. 143
Self Development Diary. 146
Self Development Diary : A Case Study. 148
Equation of Happiness. 151
Chapter 8 - SUSTAINING MOTIVATION FOR SELF
DEVELOPMENT TO BE A LEADER 156
Investment in the Health of the Body. 159
Investment in the Health of the Mind. 159
Investment in Spiritual Health. 159
Investment in the Health of Society. 160
Study of Outstanding Lives. 161
Part II - HIGHER COMMAND
Chapter 9 - ESPRIT-DE-CORPS : THE SOURCE OF
MILITARY EXCELLENCE 169
Morale 171
Spiritual Foundation. 171
Mental Foundation. 172
Material Foundation. 172
Esprit-de-Corps. 173
Regimental Systems. 175
Traditions. 177
Officers Mess. 178
Command of Own Unit. 178
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Mandir, Masjid, Gurdwara, Church. 180
£ Retirement. 181
“ Chapter 10 - HIGHER LEADERSHIP 186
\‘ Preparation for Higher Command. 186
‘ Our Heritage as an Officer Corps. 188
Post Independence Period. 191
! Developments since 1947. 193
Higher Control of Defence. 193
Civil Military Relations. 194
| Civil Milital:y Relations in Insurgency-prone
Areas. 199
Grooming for Higher Command. 201
| Moral Courage to say ‘No’. . 204
: The Qualities of Higher Commander. 207
Method of Command. 209
Chief of Staff. 211
Experience of War. 212
The Principles of War and Counter Insurgency. 214
Obstacles to Leadership Development. 215
Conclusion 227
Notes 229
Recommended Readings 239
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