Alok Asthana
Leadership in Matters that matter
I am Colonel Alok Asthana — a soldier by training, a writer by instinct, and a reformer by conviction. After over three decades in uniform, I realized that courage on the battlefield must be matched by courage in thought. That realization has shaped my mission ever since. I write — and speak — about the unseen structures that define leadership, accountability, and decision-making in the Indian military. My books are on my book site (https://alok-books.lovable.app) and my writings on Substack (indiansalute.substack.com)
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Jul 9, 2026
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My Rediscovery of India - Part 1 05.07.2019 10:02
These are my few learnings about the history of India, about which I had pretty wrong notions. Reading Sri Nehru's book - The discovery of India - opened my eyes. This is Part 1, covering 3 issues. In other episodes, I'll cover more
Should leaders endeavor to be loved or respected? 06.03.2019 5:31
Leadership requires making the decision whether the leader is trying to be loved or respected. There is no absolute dictum on this. However, once you are able to clarify the situation your group is in presently, particularly in terms of Productivity, Satisfaction and Development, you can get a good answer to this question Much more in my book - Leadership for Colonels & Business Managers - on Amaz...
How to Praise and Reprimand 09.09.2018 6:15
This is partial summary if a chapter of my book - Leadership for Colonels and Business Managers.
How not to end up doing work of your subordinates 07.09.2018 4:10
A summary of chapter of same title from my book - Leadership for Colonels and Business Managers. The topic is also known as Monkey Management.
How to Delegate 02.09.2018 4:39
This is episode 6 of the series if podcasts, covering chapters of my book - Leadership for Colonels and Business Managers. The book is available on Amazon
Feedback - The breakfast of champions 27.04.2018 4:18
Summary of ch 2 of my book - Leadership for Colonels and Business Managers ( www.innovatorsandleaders com/leadership)
How to motivate 26.04.2018 3:21
Summary of ch 2 ( How to motivate) of my book - Leadership for Colonels and Business Managers. A video cast, too, is available.
Avoid giving equal treatment to unequals 24.04.2018 3:00
This is from ch 1 of my new book - Leadership for Colonels and Business Managers.
The 6 themes for training middle managers 22.04.2018 4:19
These 6 themes constitute the basis of my new book - 'Leadership for Colonels and Business Managers'
Episode 1 22.04.2018 4:53
The very first episode of Get more out of machines or men?!
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