Leadership
The topic of leadership has fascinated Chopra from an early age. Growing up in India, Chopra recalls studying Mahatma Gandhi in school and hearing his parents and grandparents speak of Gandhi as saintly. It was this man who appeared frail, yet was revered as a great soul and inspiration to millions of people, that intrigued Chopra and fostered his exploration into what makes a great and effective leader.
Dr. Chopra’s views on leadership have been influenced by interactions as a Professor of Medicine and Faculty Dean for Continuing Medical Education at Harvard Medical School, as well as his reflection on his childhood and the four decades he has lived in the United States. He has traveled to more than 95 countries where he has had the privilege to meet many gifted and accomplished individuals. Says Chopra, “Many of us discover leadership by chance rather than choice. We find ourselves in a situation that requires stepping up – and we do. In my recent book, Leadership by Example, I share with you the key principles of effective leadership. These are deliberate choices and active practices that can turn a potential leader into a truly dynamic force forpositive change. Everyone has the spark of leadership, and with the right tools, that spark can ignite and transform the world.”
His most recent book, Leadership by Example: The Ten Key Principles of all Great Leaders was published by St. Martins Press in May 2012. It has received advanced praise by many leaders in the United States and abroad.
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