The Corporate Arjuna
From Inner Turmoil to Strategic Clarity
Unlock the Bhagavad Gita’s Blueprint for Confident, Purpose-Driven Leadership in the Modern World.
Quick Facts
- Author: Soumya Shankar Ghosal
- Category: Business & Leadership
- Format: eBook (Kindle) — Print coming soon
- Language: English
- Ideal For: Founders, executives, managers, professionals, students
- Core Promise: Turn inner doubt into decisive action under pressure
What is The Corporate Arjuna?
The Corporate Arjuna is an 18-part journey through a CEO’s high-stakes dilemma, paired with 50+ real-world case studies and 50+ practical tools and exercises. In fact, it translates ancient principles into practical methods for clarity, resilience, and ethical action in today’s volatile business environment.
Why Leaders Need This Book Now
Noise is constant. Stakes are high. Advice conflicts. As a result, this book gives you a mental operating system to cut through chaos — so you can act with conviction, stay calm under pressure, and align results with values.
What Makes This Book Unique?
- 18 Chapter Masterclass: Each chapter solves one leadership challenge.
- 50+ Business Case Studies: Lessons grounded in reality, not theory.
- 50+ Tools & Exercises: Worksheets, prompts, and step-by-step methods.
- Story + Playbook: A gripping CEO narrative keeps you engaged; meanwhile, clear “how-to” sections drive action.
Ultimately, this blend ensures the book is both inspiring and actionable.
Who is This Book For?
Leaders & Managers: Facing complex, high-impact calls.
Professionals: Seeking purpose and clarity amid workload and politics.
Entrepreneurs: Building from scratch and navigating uncertainty.
Students: Preparing for competitive exams and career decisions.
In other words, this book is designed for anyone striving to make courageous decisions under pressure.
What You’ll Learn (Key Outcomes)
- Turn Crisis into Clarity: Reframe problems as values-driven opportunities.
- Act Without Anxiety: Use detached action (Karma Yoga) to choose boldly.
- Build an Inner Core: Quiet impostor syndrome; cultivate steadiness.
- Lead With Your Whole Self: Balance analytics with empathy and ethics.
Therefore, each outcome builds toward leadership that is both effective and ethical.
Your Journey Up the Spiral Staircase: 18 Challenges, 18 Solutions
Part I: The Foundation – Seeing the Truth (Chapters 1-6)
First, lay the groundwork for unshakeable leadership by mastering your inner clarity and mindset.
- Chapter 1: The Battlefield Within
Turn decision-paralysis into profound presence by seeing your crisis as a battlefield of values.
- Chapter 2: Clarity Over Confusion
Find your North Star by distinguishing your timeless purpose from your temporary strategy.
- Chapter 3: The Discipline of Duty
Act with selfless resolve, understanding that duty transcends personal pain and ego.
- Chapter 4: Wisdom at Work
Shift from a rigid fortress of belief to a collaborative forum of learning and unlearning.
- Chapter 5: Leading with Balance
Find your calm center by learning to act with full engagement but zero attachment, like a lotus leaf on water.
- Chapter 6: The Leader Within
Forge an unbreakable friendship with your mind through the twin disciplines of consistent practice and detachment.
Part II: The Expansion – Engaging with the World (Chapters 7-12)
Next, take your strengthened inner foundation and engage with the world from a place of conviction and purpose.
- Chapter 7: Knowing the Field
Go beyond surface-level data to realize the fundamental human need your business truly serves.
- Chapter 8: The Power of Devotion
Hold your vision with such unwavering conviction that you choose the difficult odyssey over the safe exit.
- Chapter 9: Leading with Faith
Transform your organization by turning your devotion outward, understanding that a leader’s trust awakens greatness in others.
- Chapter 10: Owning Your Greatness
Stop fighting on your competitor’s terms by identifying and wielding your own unique peak powers like a thunderbolt.
- Chapter 11: The Leadership Shift
Embrace scale by shifting your focus from managing people to architecting the systems that guide them.
- Chapter 12: The Heart of Leadership
Reconnect with the soul of your team by learning that the most effective system is powered by empathy.
Part III: The Integration – Mastering the Self (Chapters 13-18)
Finally, integrate all dimensions of leadership to lead fearlessly and live with lasting purpose.
- Chapter 13: Knowing Yourself
Cure imposter syndrome by realizing your true self is the calm “knower,” not the temporary “field” of your role.
- Chapter 14: Beyond Bias
Become the master of your own mind by understanding the hidden forces of passion, inertia, and clarity that shape your decisions.
- Chapter 15: Sustainable Leadership
Build an enduring legacy by shifting your role from being the most important tree in the forest to becoming the gardener of the entire ecosystem.
- Chapter 16: The Liberated Leader
Achieve true fearlessness, the natural outcome of a life lived with integrity, purpose, and self-control.
- Chapter 17: The Nuances of Conviction
Become a masterful conductor who harmonizes the different motivations within your team to serve a single, unified mission.
- Chapter 18: Liberation in Action
Attain the ultimate freedom by acting with immense skill while surrendering your ego’s ownership of the results.
Author Introduction
Soumya Shankar Ghosal is a strategy consultant, academic, and visual storyteller who bridges the gap between data-driven corporate strategy and the timeless power of human narrative. With over a decade of experience advising leaders—and a background as a former columnist for The Statesman—his work is grounded in the 50+ real-world business case studies that inform his writing.
Moreover, as a Professor of Practice in Visual Storytelling and a Government of India awardee for documentary photography, Soumya combines analytical rigor with creative insight. On the other hand, he makes complex principles engaging and accessible for both students and senior executives.
In addition, institutions like IIM Calcutta, the Indian Statistical Institute, and NIT Durgapur have invited him to share his unique perspective. This recognition establishes him as a trusted voice at the intersection of logic and leadership.
A Personal Message from the Author:
Success is public; doubt is private. I wrote The Corporate Arjuna after learning that resilience isn’t about chasing wins — it’s about changing our relationship with both success and failure. Finally, my hope is that this book helps you win the inner war so you can lead with calm, courage, and purpose.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Who should read The Corporate Arjuna?
Founders, executives, managers, entrepreneurs, professionals, and students who want to lead with clarity, purpose, and resilience. If you face high-pressure decisions or want to grow into a confident leader, this book is for you.
Q2: Do I need to know about the Bhagavad Gita beforehand?
No. The book explains every relevant concept from the Gita in plain, modern, and business-focused language. No prior knowledge is required.
Q3: Is this a religious book?
No. While inspired by the Gita, it focuses on universal principles for leadership and personal mastery. It’s secular, practical, and for readers of all backgrounds.
Q4: Is it fiction or non-fiction?
It’s both. A fictional CEO’s journey brings the lessons to life, while non-fiction sections provide actionable tools you can apply immediately.
Q5: What makes The Corporate Arjuna different from other business books?
It focuses on the inner state of the leader, not just tactics. It blends storytelling, timeless philosophy, and over 50+ practical toolkits for lasting transformation.
Q6: How quickly will I see results from the toolkits?
Some tools, like the “Chariot View” for crisis clarity, work in under 10 minutes. The deepest results come from consistent practice.