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Daughters of Legacy: How a New Generation of Women Is Redefining India Inc.
What are the challenges and perks of handling age-old legacies?
If you come into a position of power through a position of privilege, how do you make sure that you earn respect, more so if you are a woman?
These and many more questions are what Daughters of Legacy seeks to answer through the stories of twelve successful women who grew up with strong business lineages.
While Ashni Biyani, chief ideator, Future Group, looks at herself as a co-creator of the business rather than a just a legacy bearer, Manasi Kirloskar, executive director and CEO, Kirloskar Systems Ltd, admits that she is hugely privileged in inheriting a large business, but also goes on to point out that she could lose everything overnight if she isn't competent. And Meher Pudumjee's acceptance as non-executive chairperson of Thermax Global that legacies can sometimes feel like a burden is followed close on the heels by the realization that there is nothing more that one can do except give one's best.
Chosen from a wide cross section in terms of scale of business, roles and hierarchy these women have not only kept the legacies alive but have also gone on to carve a niche for themselves as individuals beyond their famous last names. Clearly for all of them legacy is far more than mere inheritance.
If you come into a position of power through a position of privilege, how do you make sure that you earn respect, more so if you are a woman?
These and many more questions are what Daughters of Legacy seeks to answer through the stories of twelve successful women who grew up with strong business lineages.
While Ashni Biyani, chief ideator, Future Group, looks at herself as a co-creator of the business rather than a just a legacy bearer, Manasi Kirloskar, executive director and CEO, Kirloskar Systems Ltd, admits that she is hugely privileged in inheriting a large business, but also goes on to point out that she could lose everything overnight if she isn't competent. And Meher Pudumjee's acceptance as non-executive chairperson of Thermax Global that legacies can sometimes feel like a burden is followed close on the heels by the realization that there is nothing more that one can do except give one's best.
Chosen from a wide cross section in terms of scale of business, roles and hierarchy these women have not only kept the legacies alive but have also gone on to carve a niche for themselves as individuals beyond their famous last names. Clearly for all of them legacy is far more than mere inheritance.
159 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 23, 2018
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January 27, 2022
Plain, dull and predictable. I wish the book/writing/interviews could get to the heart of these women and things.
January 20, 2024
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The book is about business women based in India who are running their family businesses and taking the legacy ahead.
The book takes you through an overview of these particular women’s life, how they got into business, challenges they faced, their achievements. In short, the book is a summary of how did they reach, where they are today.
It’s more like a collection of articles than a deep dive into understanding women in business. However, would recommend people to read it because very few is known about these women in business. It’s a good starter for women who want to get into business or people interested in reading about business icons.
It’s a simple read written in an easily understandable language.
The book is about business women based in India who are running their family businesses and taking the legacy ahead.
The book takes you through an overview of these particular women’s life, how they got into business, challenges they faced, their achievements. In short, the book is a summary of how did they reach, where they are today.
It’s more like a collection of articles than a deep dive into understanding women in business. However, would recommend people to read it because very few is known about these women in business. It’s a good starter for women who want to get into business or people interested in reading about business icons.
It’s a simple read written in an easily understandable language.
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