Full Stack leadership with Paramu Kurumathur

Full Stack leadership with Paramu Kurumathur

Author: PM Power Consulting February 28, 2025 Duration: 45:46

Sivaguru is in conversation with the serial author and colleague at PM Power, Paramu Kurumathur.

They talk about

  • The trigger for the upcoming book is related to leadership.
  • How this book builds on previous books but focuses on general leadership principles.
  • The three aspects of leadership involving execution, business, and personal growth.
  • Importance of reconciling leadership styles in different contexts.
  • Holistic leadership that applies to both professional and personal contexts.

Challenges and Solutions in Leadership:

  • Handling conflicts and mediating between different opinions.
  • Subordinating personal goals to team and organizational goals.
  • Addressing behavioral expectations and public image as a leader.

Thought Leadership:

Book's Structure:


About Paramu

https://www.pm-powerconsulting.com/experts/parameswaran/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/paramu-kurumathur-01489a6/


Some related links on the book, for more details:

Background and introduction to the book – 1

Background and introduction to the book – 2

Background and introduction to the book – 3

Synopsis of the book – Introduction

Synopsis of the book – Leading Business

Synopsis of the book – Leading Execution

Synopsis of the book – Leading Self

Synopsis of the book – AI

Additional posts that could be of interest:


Thoughts on Leadership – The Ashta Siddhis (eight super powers) of a leader

Leadership principles in the generative AI age




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