“Outstanding chief executives do not possess any superhuman qualities or mystical powers. They follow simple common sense practices in the daily grind of business to rise to the top."

In Creative Businesswoman: Simone Tata, the author Shrinivas Pandit, Leadership Counselor and Management Thinker, presents the persona of Simone Tata, Chairperson of Westside (Trent). He brings out the drivers and values espoused by Simone, which leaders can imbibe in their day-to-day business and life.

A few take-aways from the book:

• A fulfilling career can be designed with a unique blend of competencies.

• Learning to learn is fundamental for innovation and business success.

• Nurturant style of leadership is effective in the Indian milieu.