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Leadership is often discussed in terms of skills, strategies, and outcomes.
These twin leadership books explore a deeper dimension — the inner journey of the leader and the influence they create across teams, organisations, and cultures.
Drawing from nearly three decades of corporate leadership experience and executive coaching across geographies, these books are written for leaders who want to reflect, recalibrate, and lead with greater awareness and impact.

Style and Approach

Both books are written in a narrative, coaching-oriented style that draws extensively from real stories in the corporate world. Each concept is brought to life through situations leaders commonly encounter — moments of pressure, ambiguity, conflict, and choice — making the ideas practical and relatable rather than theoretical.

At the end of every chapter, seven leadership takeaways offer a crisp, actionable summary of the core insights, helping readers pause and distil what truly matters.

Each chapter also includes short reflective exercises designed to internalise and practise the leadership skills discussed. These reflections encourage readers to connect the ideas to their own context, behaviours, and leadership challenges, turning insight into awareness — and awareness into action.

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Leadership Begins From Within

The Journey From Self-Awareness to Strategic Impact

Leadership Begins From Within is a compelling invitation to redefine leadership-not as a title or tactic, but as a profoundly personal journey grounded in self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and authentic impact. Through real-world stories, insightful reflections, and practical tools, this book reveals that the strongest leaders first understand themselves. Navigating complexity, fostering high-performing teams, and integrating coaching insights, neuroscience, and lived leadership moments demonstrates how clarity, empathy, and conscious action shape lasting success. Whether stepping into a new role or leading through change, this book guides those who want to lead with purpose, presence, and integrity. Read this book to become the leader people want to follow.

  • Emotional intelligence as the foundation of executive presence
  • Empathy and listening as drivers of trust and human-centred results
  • Communication that moves from information to influence
  • Trust and confidence rooted in authenticity and consistency
  • Strategic decision making under complexity and uncertainty
  • Strategic and creative thinking to anticipate change
  • Innovation as a leadership responsibility, not a function

Leadership Beyond Boundaries

The Influence Every Leader Must Command

“Leadership Beyond Boundaries” challenges leaders to look beyond personal success and step into broader influence, empowering teams, navigating change, and leading without formal authority. Built on decades of real-world coaching experience, it blends powerful stories, practical tools, and global leadership insights. This book is for those ready to move from control to empowerment, from solving problems to developing people. More than a guide, it’s a trusted companion for those who wish to lead with purpose, clarity, and courage in today’s evolving world. Whether you’re a seasoned leader or just stepping up, it will inspire meaningful action and lasting impact.

  • Explores delegation and accountability as levers to build ownership and grow capable teams.
  • Introduces a coaching mindset that unlocks potential through everyday leadership conversations.
  • Examines talent management as a leadership responsibility for shaping future-ready organisations.
  • Focuses on adaptability and resilience as essential capabilities for leading through uncertainty.
  • Addresses leading change by inspiring action and sustaining momentum over time.
  • Highlights stakeholder management and influence beyond authority in complex, matrixed environments.
  • Reframes conflict and negotiation as opportunities to create alignment and shared value.

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Why These Are Twin Leadership Books

The first book focuses on inner leadership — awareness, mindset, and emotional intelligence.

The second focuses on outer leadership — influence, presence, and organisational impact.

Together, these books offer a complete leadership framework, connecting self-awareness with strategic influence.

Who Should Read These Leadership Books

  • Senior leaders and executives navigating complexity.
  • Mid-level leaders preparing for expanded roles
  • Emerging leaders building leadership presence
  • Executive coaches, mentors, and facilitators

Praise for the Book

Drawing on decades of lived leadership and coaching experience, Giridhar brings wisdom, reflection, and real-world insight to the conversation on leadership. His two-volume work offers a rare blend of self-awareness and practical impact—reminding us that great leadership begins within, and ripples outward.
Paddy Upton Mental conditioning coach and author of the Barefoot Coach
The blend of real-world examples, reflective exercises, and insights from global leaders creates a practical roadmap for any leader navigating today's complex organizational landscapes who wants to create lasting impact through inspiring others rather than controlling them.
Dr. Marcia Reynolds Globally recognised leadership coach and author of the international bestseller, Coach the Person, Not the Problem.
Most leadership programs focus on skills, yet how leaders use their emotions, flexibility, and mindset is critical to the effectiveness of their tools and skills. Leadership Begins from Within explores how to develop one’s internal landscape to elevate their external impact.
Dr. Marcia Reynolds Globally recognised leadership coach and author of the international bestseller, Coach the Person, Not the Problem.
Leadership Begins from Within will resonate with anyone serious about building meaningful influence. Whether you are leading a team, an organization, or yourself through change, the ideas here are deeply relevant.
Shyam Srinivasan Former Managing Director Federal Bank Ltd.
This remarkable book captures what too many leadership guides miss—that authentic influence flows not from commanding others, but from truly knowing oneself. Through stories that feel refreshingly human rather than heroically polished, the author reveals how emotional intelligence becomes the bridge between technical excellence and transformational impact.
Sandeep Das Managing Director & CEO Centrum Wealth
Power of the books lies in their simplicity and the all-round impact it can create. It is a force multiplier to enable exponential impact on self, teams with great outcomes for all. Recommend the book as must read.
Ramesh Srinivasan Former Managing Director and Head, Wealth & Retail Operations, Standard Chartered Global Business Services.
The Heart of Leadership Is Trust: At its core, leadership is not about command—it’s about connection. True leaders don’t just inspire in the moment; they leave a lasting impact by building trust that endures. That kind of trust comes when people see the real you (authenticity), believe in your judgment (logic), and feel your care for them (empathy). Your greatest role as a leader is to unlock the power in others—not just when you’re present, but especially when you’re not. Lead in a way that empowers people to rise. Because when trust is your legacy, your leadership never leaves the room. Giridhar Sridhar explores these facets of leadership especially around adopting an empowerment mindset, leading during change and uncertainty and particularly using influence in modern matrixed organisations.”
Rajesh Kannan Head of Wealth & Retail Banking, UAE, Jersey (UK) and Head of Global Indian, Standard Chartered.
Leadership Beyond Boundaries” is a book which challenges traditional ideas of leadership by encouraging readers to look beyond titles, roles, and authority. In a world of uncertainty, unpredictability and instability, this book is a guide for anyone who wants to lead authentically, beyond formal authority or fixed boundaries.
Santosh Mahalingam Former Managing Director, Mashreq Global Services
With rich storytelling and real-world insights, Giri equips readers with the skillset to empower teams, influence without title, and lead change with empathy and resilience. A must-read for anyone seeking to expand their impact beyond the confines of hierarchy or role. A thoughtful, real- world companion for anyone striving to lead with purpose, beyond titles and silos. The stories stay with you, the insights push you forward—and the message is clear: true leadership is about enabling others to rise. A compelling guide for leaders navigating today’s complex, authority-light environments.”
Vishal Kapoor CEO, Bandhan AMC Ltd.
This book enables you to reflect on your situations, place them on a conceptual framework and then deal with them with the benefit of the experience of other leaders, who have successfully handled similar situations. The book is useful for every budding leader to spend time reflecting on the potential challenges of the fast-changing world around us. One strong undercurrent in the book is that leadership is all about people relationships and getting the best out of a team. I passionately believe in it. The writing rings true and authentic, because the author has distilled these thoughts from his own extensive experience of over three decades of leadership positions across industries and geographies, besides from his role as a successful coach working with senior leaders.
R. Seshasayee Chairman Asian Paints Ltd.

About the Author

Giridhar is a Master Certified Coach (MCC) with the International Coaching Federation and a Senior Practitioner with the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC) .

With nearly 30 years of senior management experience across industries, his insights are especially relevant for leaders striving for success, seeking to make a meaningful impact, and committed to cultivating high-performing teams. His work is rooted in the belief that sustainable leadership is built on inner clarity, purposeful action, and authentic human connection.