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The Hidden Rulebook of Corporate Politics (and How to Use It to Your Advantage)
24 Rules Every Leader Follows But No One Shares
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Gaurav Jain
The Thomas-Kilmann (TKI) Model: How to Manage Conflict Like a Pro
Master the 5 conflict styles to lead with clarity and control
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Gaurav Jain
9 High-Value Leadership Skills That Will Make You Irreplaceable
The timeless human skills no AI or org chart can replace
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Gaurav Jain
SMART Goals: How to Turn Vague Plans Into Visible Progress
A practical guide to making SMART goals actually work
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Gaurav Jain
From Why → How: 6 Frameworks That Turn Vision Into Execution
The missing link between big ideas and real outcomes.
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Gaurav Jain
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Systems > Goals: How to Build Habits That Deliver Results
A practical guide for leaders tired of setting goals that go nowhere
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Gaurav Jain

August 2025

10 Powerful Leadership Lessons from Principles by Ray Dalio
Turn big-Idea thinking into practical lessons for everyday managers
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Gaurav Jain
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The Leadership Grid: A Brutally Honest Look at Your Leadership Team
Why being “nice” or “efficient” isn’t enough
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Gaurav Jain
10 Sneaky Cognitive Traps That Are Sabotaging Your Leadership
…and How to Stop Them Before They Stop You
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Gaurav Jain
The Innovator’s Dilemma: How to Turn Risk Into Your Competitive Advantage
Learn how to turn small bets into big wins for your team and business
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Gaurav Jain
5 Signs You Are Harboring Elephants In Your Meeting Rooms
And what to do about them
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Gaurav Jain
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Inversion Principle: How Great Leaders Spot Problems Before They Happen
Use this counterintuitive thinking tool to reduce risk and make smarter decisions
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Gaurav Jain
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