The book is about managing emotions at the work place and not swinging from 'flight' to 'fight' mode. Using the age-old craft of storytelling, it weaves together modern management theory and practices with the folklore of the Panchatantra and wisdom of Indian philosophy. Every-day issues which young professionals face-ranging from difficult conversations to resolution of conflicts, find practical solutions here.

What caused the downfall of the mighty lion at the hands of a mere rabbit in the much loved story from the Panchatantra? The rabbit s cleverness? Or was it the lion s lack of control over his emotions? What if the lion didn t let his pride get the better of him? What if the lion s response was more self-assured?

Using the age-old craft of storytelling, this evocative and thought-provoking book weaves together modern management theory and practices with the folklore of the Panchatantra and wisdom of Indian philosophy. It gives a fresh perspective with simple and clear solutions to the nagging issues that young professionals face on a daily basis, be it hard negotiations, office politics or never-ending deadlines. Read it so that the lion in you always rules like a king.

Author Bio:
Rashmi Datt was not born with the innate ability to manage emotions. That s what makes her learning curve steep, as well as provides the impetus to speak with conviction and clarity on the subject. And it is because of this that her workshops which help executives build their emotional intelligence are much in demand. She is a perpetual learner, and an intermittent in many things gardener, badminton player, yoga practitioner, baker, amongst others. She has no dogs or cats.

Rashmi has a postgraduate degree in management from BITS Pilani.

Review 1:
A refreshingly fresh look at how emotions come into play at the work place as a leader, team player and peer.-'Tiger' Tyagarajan, President and CEO, Genpact ,India
Source: 'Tiger' Tyagarajan, President and CEO, Genpact ,India

Review 2:
Very engaging reading.- Atul Punj, Chairman and Founder of Punj Lloyd
Source: Atul Punj, Chairman and Founder of Punj Lloyd