Corporate Chanakya Quotes

“Think solutions — is the mantra for success.”
― Radhakrishnan Pillai, Corporate Chanakya, 10th Anniversary Edition—2021

“When a leader was once asked how to develop the skill of quick decision-making, he answered, “Be around people who are not afraid of making mistakes.”
― Radhakrishnan Pillai, Corporate Chanakya, 10th Anniversary Edition—2021

“As Swami Chinmayananda said, “The youth are not useless — they are used less. The youth are not careless — they are cared for less.”
― Radhakrishnan Pillai, Corporate Chanakya, 10th Anniversary Edition—2021

“When the going gets tough, the tough gets going. We all start on a journey, but only a few adapt to the changes and overcome problems.”
― Radhakrishnan Pillai, Corporate Chanakya, 10th Anniversary Edition—2021

“Kautilya advises, “Just as an elephant, blinded by intoxication and mounted by an intoxicated driver, crushes whatever it finds (on the way), so the king, not possessed of the eye of science, and (hence) blind, has risen to destroy the citizens and the country people.” (1.14.7)”
― Radhakrishnan Pillai, Corporate Chanakya, 10th Anniversary Edition—2021

“The king severe with rod (punishment) becomes a terror. A king with a mild rod is despised. The king just with the rod is honoured.”
― Radhakrishnan Pillai, Corporate Chanakya, 10th Anniversary Edition—2021

“Gandhiji had rightly said, “There is enough in this world for every person’s need but not enough for one man’s greed.”
― Radhakrishnan Pillai, Corporate Chanakya, 10th Anniversary Edition—2021

“If the king is energetic, his subjects will be equally energetic. If he is slack (and lazy in performing his duties) the subjects will also be lazy, thereby, eating into his wealth. Besides, a lazy king will easily fall into the hands of the enemies. Hence the king should himself always be energetic.”
― Radhakrishnan Pillai, Corporate Chanakya, 10th Anniversary Edition—2021

“The aim of marketing is to know and understand our customers so well that the product or service fits them and sells itself.”
― Radhakrishnan Pillai, Corporate Chanakya, 10th Anniversary Edition—2021

“Every employee irrespective of the department he belongs to should make a financial contribution justifying the remuneration paid by his organisation.”
― Radhakrishnan Pillai, Corporate Chanakya, 10th Anniversary Edition—2021

“In any work, problems are unavoidable. It only ends when we are in the grave.”
― Radhakrishnan Pillai, Corporate Chanakya, 10th Anniversary Edition—2021

“As was written by Hermann Hesse in the Nobel Prize winning book Siddhartha, "What goes away from you, comes back to you...”
― Radhakrishnan Pillai, Corporate Chanakya, 10th Anniversary Edition—2021

“Yes, it's not easy to win everyone's hearts. How do you know whom you have become dear to? There is only one solution — during your good times, help everyone. Great people never close the door on any seeker. Probably during this process, without being aware, you might touch someone's heart. And it is nature's law that, during troubled times, this 'forgotten' person will give you shelter.”
― Radhakrishnan Pillai, Corporate Chanakya, 10th Anniversary Edition—2021

“There are many things in life that we like to do but should not — eating junk food, sitting late in office even when it is not required, browsing through the Internet without a purpose — all these add up to make a person unproductive and inefficient in the long run.”
― Radhakrishnan Pillai, Corporate Chanakya, 10th Anniversary Edition—2021

“documents of your life. Keep adding names to it, as more people help you.”
― Radhakrishnan Pillai, Corporate Chanakya, 10th Anniversary Edition—2021

“Activity is that which brings about the accomplishment of works undertaken." (6.2.2)”
― Radhakrishnan Pillai, Corporate Chanakya, 10th Anniversary Edition—2021

“Ram Charan, the well-known Indian management guru, became world-famous because of his book by the same name — Execution. In it, he says, "Execution is the key through which every CEO opens his door to success." Without this, the goal cannot be reached. Even Swami Chinmayananda phrased it beautifully, "Plan out your work and work out your plan.”
― Radhakrishnan Pillai, Corporate Chanakya, 10th Anniversary Edition—2021

“A child psychologist was once asked by a father, "My son is eight years old. When should I start teaching him the values of life?" The reply was, "Start right now! You are already eight years late!”
― Radhakrishnan Pillai, Corporate Chanakya, 10th Anniversary Edition—2021

“At such times, note your thoughts down immediately on a sheet of paper, or even on your mobile, or computer. Then you will not forget it. Your mind will be at peace. Then, after making the note, continue doing your current work at hand, if that is your priority.”
― Radhakrishnan Pillai, Corporate Chanakya, 10th Anniversary Edition—2021

“we should learn from the best that is already available. Do some research, read books by an expert in your field, study or join a course. Be sure about why you want to re-invent the wheel! And the key word is 'improve'. So learn from the best.”
― Radhakrishnan Pillai, Corporate Chanakya, 10th Anniversary Edition—2021

“Aanveekshikee is a very interesting subject, but hardly known to our generation. It is a mixture of logical, lateral, alternative, analytical, and out-of-the-box thinking. In short, we can call it 'the science of thinking'. It helps a person develop his IQ and converts him into a strategist.”
― Radhakrishnan Pillai, Corporate Chanakya, 10th Anniversary Edition—2021

“scriptures use two words to indicate this. Shreyas — the path of the good, which is initially difficult, but the person who selects it emerges as a winner at the end. Preyas — the path of the wrong, which initially seems comforting, but ruins us in the future. So, just take a deep breath, choose the right path and keep walking...”
― Radhakrishnan Pillai, Corporate Chanakya, 10th Anniversary Edition—2021

“Ensure that the cash flow into the organisation is regular and long-term. Outstandings have to be reduced. Collections from customers should be in time. A good banking and accounting system should be in place. Monitor finance reports regularly to keep an eye on these.”
― Radhakrishnan Pillai, Corporate Chanakya, 10th Anniversary Edition—2021

“Business is all about preparing ourselves for the right time and opportunity. But remember — when the right time comes knocking at the door, we should not be sleeping inside.”
― Radhakrishnan Pillai, Corporate Chanakya, 10th Anniversary Edition—2021

“All of this would, no doubt, make you a better man. After all, you would be following the old adage, "The only time well spent is the time spent learning new things!”
― Radhakrishnan Pillai, Corporate Chanakya, 10th Anniversary Edition—2021

“What you ought to do tomorrow, do today, what you want to do today, do it now!”
― Radhakrishnan Pillai, Corporate Chanakya, 10th Anniversary Edition—2021

“A project manager said it well, "It is not important how many projects I started, but how many I have completed.”
― Radhakrishnan Pillai, Corporate Chanakya, 10th Anniversary Edition—2021

“The most important thing in communication is to hear what hasn't been said.”
― Radhakrishnan Pillai, Corporate Chanakya, 10th Anniversary Edition—2021

“times, while listening to the opinion of others, it is tempting to say, "Oh, I already know that. I know it will not work." However, one should know how to control oneself. Cutting off a person while he is talking, is not just an insult to him, but will also end the possibilities of understanding the central message he is trying to convey.”
― Radhakrishnan Pillai, Corporate Chanakya, 10th Anniversary Edition—2021

“Remember, success is an attitude a person develops. So never give up till you achieve your goal. Chanakya had said, "Even after a hundred trials, an enthusiastic man will surely succeed.”
― Radhakrishnan Pillai, Corporate Chanakya, 10th Anniversary Edition—2021