Ramanathan J

Martial Leadership Ramanathan J

History of the human civilization is full of stories related to dynasties, kingdoms, nations and corporations. These stories describe great conquests as well as tragic downfall.

Many kingdoms started their ascent as a small tribe only to rule over vast swathes of land in a short span of time. Similarly, many empires were once considered formidable. These kingdoms presided over armies that were thought to be invincible.

However, adversaries soon obliterated these empires. Palaces and monuments that were once symbols of grandeur for these monarchies were eventually razed to the ground. History pages will recall with graphic detail about how these monarchies were annihilated.

Legends of ascent and downfall applies to companies as well. Many corporate leaders enter the market with their own set of strategies, resources and goals.

However, only a few contenders become the top contenders in a game after some time. Other companies either go bankrupt or they exist on fringes of the market waiting to be acquired by a giant competitor.

What determines the eventual outcome for nations or companies? Which factor determines whether these countries or organizations soar to great heights or whether they land in an abyss?

Leadership has often proved to be the most important ability or skill that can turn the tables for a society or an organization.

Martial leadership is a concise book that observes leadership from a different perspective. Martial leadership does not treat the quest for individual excellence as an exercise in exploration and self-discovery. Instead, Martial leadership treats the leadership as a skill that you hone after waging relentless battles across various front lines against multiple adversaries.

This book covers the following aspects:

Sets the context by describing the numerous battles that you wage at various stages of your life. Defines the concept of martial spirit as well as leadership. Identifies how we can apply the premise of martial spirit to leadership as well. Identifies the subtle difference between martial spirit and martial leadership. Determines how each characteristic is suitable for tactical or strategic challenges. How cognitive ability in any individual is the most important resource? Identify the importance of using senses and conscious mind to determine key priorities and to set goals. Identify how external environment shapes core beliefs in any individual. Analyze how you can use martial leadership skills to emerge from conditioning imposed by the external environment. Identify impeding assumptions or beliefs using the Convergence Diagram framework. Determine the reason to identify an adversary for building martial leadership skills. Understand how an adversary can be either a concept or individual. Understand the core strategy to deal with adversaries. Understand how crafting a vision statement will enable you to channel your martial leadership skill towards achieving your goals. Understand how you can create a vision statement using various tools. Determine the core purpose to work towards any goal. Understand how purpose is linked to an individual at a subtle or emotional level. Determine the need for strategy planning while working towards any goal. Understand how an effective strategy will empower us to utilize our limited resources efficiently whenever we work towards our goals.