Doing the Right Thing Learnings from Ratan Tata

Doing the Right Thing: Learnings from Ratan Tata | Leadership, Life Lessons and Vision | the Bestselling Author of Tata Log and #Tatastories, Harish Bhat Ratan Tata was an iconic leader who shaped the Indian industry. He inspired an entire generation. When he passed away in 2024, millions of Indians felt a sense of deep personal loss. In this unique and engaging book, Harish Bhat, bestselling author and a Tata veteran, explores what lay at the heart of Ratan Tata extraordinary leadership. His steadfast desire to always do the right thing appears to have shaped his thinking and actions. But what exactly does this mean? In these pages, through inspiring real-life stories drawn from Ratan Tatas long career, this strong belief comes to life vividly. Why did he decide to create the Tata Indica? Why did he say: promise is a promise? What led him to walk away from a large business opportunity for Tata Chemicals? Why did he telephone the managing director of Tata Steel a second time? How did he ensure fairness to everyone during a process of divestment? Why and how did he lead the fight against cancer? How did he respond to the 26/11 terror attacks in Mumbai? This book is full of such fascinating and many untold Ratan Tata stories. Through these compelling narratives and the lessons they hold, this powerful book will guide you towards doing the right thing in your own life.
About the Author
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Harish Bhat is an avid marketer and bestselling author. His books span many genres, including business history, fiction, poetry and humour. Four of his books Tata Log,Jamsetji Tata: Powerful Learnings for Corporate Success, have been national bestsellers and have been translated into several Indian languages. Harish has worked with the Tata group for thirty - eight years, holding many senior roles, including as brand custodian, Tata Sons; managing director and CEO, Tata Global Beverages; and chief operating officer of the watches and jewellery businesses at Titan Company. He currently serves as a director on the boards of some Tata companies.Harish is an alumnus of BITS Pilani and IIM Ahmedabad. LinkedIn has selected him as one of its Top Voices in India. In 2022 and 2023, Forbes listed him among the top ten most influential chief marketing officers in the world. He is a popular keynote speaker at many corporate events. Harish lives in Bengaluru with his wife, Veena, and their unruly collection of books