Give to Get by Vishal Argawal, is a handbook for senior business leaders trying to successfully negotiate the high-stakes complexities of corporate culture. The book shares essential strategies to help executives avoid the most common pitfalls encountered during a career—and replace them with a mastery of the skills that build success.
Navigating the choppy seas of corporate infrastructure can be daunting. Here the author demystifies the social dynamics of the global conglomerate and provides a roadmap to help those on the way up avoid pitfalls. The book also imparts knowledge on how to develop the kind of leadership traits that allow business leaders to stand their ground.
The reader is reminded not to allow skittishness to take hold—not to flee from challenges, but to embrace and overcome them. The importance of not becoming invisible, but rather making sure you make your mark, is also made evident. Advice is given on team building and on the qualities of leadership, as well as how to keep the team working together and not lose sight of their ultimate goal.
Filled with allegories, personal stories and memorable turns of phrase, this is a key work for the ambitious businessperson. Give to Get was written to help those aspiring to a career where they can take charge and navigate to their way to success.
Vishal Agarwal is the Chairman and CEO of investment platform Full Circle Africa. During his 24-year career, he has served as a senior partner to PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) and navigated all facets of corporate life, translating multinational vision into reality in locations around the world. He now writes from a unique vantage point that can paint a panorama of the corporate world.