New books, new podcast season on the anvil
How hard can it be for a writer to write a newsletter?
Actually, very. VERY. Muy dificil.
Maybe because a newsletter calls for a certain cadence and consistency, and writers also have their own deadlines but can often work in a different sort of space-time continuum, if you ask me. There's regular time and then there's this weirdly condensed writing time. And you can't just write at the drop of a hat, obvs.
You need your muse. Your particular chair, the particular slant of light (ok ok I'm just being fussy...but sometimes it's just vibezzzz.)
But no, you do need your muse. AND you need to have something to say.
Which I now do.
- My podcast is coming back! Next weekend, no less. I have a bunch of great guests lined up, including leaders, mental health experts and writers! More to come. (Though part of me REALLY wants to get into it about SIR, BRICS, foreign policy, the state of affairs, part of me is still holding off)
Where can you listen? Apple, Spotify, Youtube and more...
Do let me know what you think! - In huge news, new books are coming from Say Again Press (the imprint I kicked off earlier this year, which is now bringing out books in partnership with Bloomsbury!)
- We have the first Say Again Mythos title coming out: I, Shivani by Anu Singh.
- Join the fun? Do comment if you'd like an invite to the Delhi or Mumbai launch in October. (We'll cross our fingers for a global one too)
- And that's not all, no sirree bob. We have the next two books in the Say Again Essentials leadership series coming out in October. That is NEXT MONTH.
One is on emotional health & the workplace, called The Emotional Flex, and one is on Negotiation, called Negotiate Like a Leader. I cannot thank Kamna Chhibber, Abhishek Kumar enough for co-authoring with me. And the wonderful Anirudh Kumar, Ashwin Sanghi, Nandita Gurjar and Swarnima Bhattacharya thank you ever so much for sharing your insights. Please admire the gorgeous design by Devangana Dash!
Stay tuned for pre-orders and more information on launches... coming soon.
About the book:
What are the top tips to reach the zone of possible agreement? What are the red flags and no-go areas? How do you learn to close the best possible deal?
This is the guide you've been waiting for, to negotiate like a boss. Learn from the leaders who've been in the trenches, sharing real-world lessons after closing deals worth 700 million dollars, leading teams and specialising in negotiation, mergers and acquisitions. Author Abhishek Kumar, Co-founder Sentlogix Labs, is the former group CEO of Balaji Telefilms and a COO who has worked in Media and Tech for two and a half decades. His tips are stress-tested over 500 mentorship sessions. Amrita Tripathi is a founder and the series editor of Say Again Essentials, highlighting the best lessons learned from stalwarts like ex-Group Head of HR, Infosys Nandita Gurjar whose expertise will help you position yourself strongly in the next appraisal and promotion cycle. Deep-dive with co-founder of MetaMob Studios and former Chief Strategy Officer Absolute Sports, Anirudh Kumar, and entrepreneur and venture capitalist currently leading capital formation at Good Capital Swarnima Bhattacharya as we share some critical do's and don'ts, hits and misses.
An essential read for the contemporary leader. Brought to you by Say Again Press.
Watch Say Again episodes on Spotify to catch up!
Phew! I need a nap. Meanwhile, sharing my shortlist here...
#NowReading/ Watching/ Playing
My vibe right now is Mumford and Sons, on an old ipod - my beloved classic, much-lost and dented over the years.
And I’m reading a Ben Macintyre next (The Spy and the Traitor), having devoured my last Mick Herron (which sadly my dog also decided to chew up sigh.)
What didn’t work for me was Belle Burden’s memoir, Strangers. Oh well.
Hope the books–and muse!–find you when you need them to. Let me know what you've been reading/ watching/ enjoying and see you soon.
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