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Good to Great
Jim Collins
Beyond the Boardroom
A Leader Shaped by Curiosity, People & Ideas
The personal side of the journey: books, ideas, influences and lessons that shape how leadership is approached.
A Personal Library
Books That Shape
The Way I Think
Ideas worth revisiting. Perspectives that challenge assumptions. Lessons that continue to shape the way I lead, think, and grow.
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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Stephen R. Covey
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Leaders Eat Last
Simon Sinek
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Start With Why
Simon Sinek
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The Hard Thing About Hard Things
Ben Horowitz
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Thinking, Fast and Slow
Daniel Kahneman
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The Psychology of Money
Morgan Housel
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The Alchemist
Paulo Coelho
Reading is not simply about collecting knowledge. It is about questioning what we know, seeing through different perspectives, and turning ideas into meaningful action.
Curiosity & Perspective
Ideas That Inspire Me
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People & Perspectives
People Who Influenced Me
Learning From People, Not Just Experiences
Leadership is shaped by the people we meet, work with, learn from, and lead.
Throughout his journey, Akhileshwar has drawn inspiration from mentors, colleagues, healthcare professionals, entrepreneurs, and the people he has worked alongside.
Each relationship has offered a different lesson—from the importance of empathy and patience to the value of accountability, resilience, and decisive action.
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Empathy
Understanding people before making decisions.
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Patience
Recognising that meaningful progress takes time.
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Accountability
Taking ownership of decisions and their outcomes.
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Resilience
Learning, adapting, and moving forward through challenges.
“In healthcare, time is never just time. It becomes the difference between uncertainty and clarity, between hesitation and decision.”
The Philosophy Behind Every Initiative · Akhileshwar K. Singh
06 Principles
Lessons From the Journey
Some lessons come from success. Others come from complexity, mistakes and years of working with people.
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A lesson learned
Listen Before You Lead
Understanding people is the first step towards leading them effectively.