You Don't Need a Godfather: Create Your Own Success

What's slit chilies got to do with personal branding Or for that matter a monkey eating ginger with you letting go Or Ireland with success?

Can't make the connect?

'You Don't Need a Godfather' will make these connects and also provide you with no-nonsense, proven methods to navigate and succeed in the complex, and sometimes scary workplace.

All of this in a conversational tone with doses of humor, sarcasm and interesting stories. Add to the mix, seven-year-old Agastya, who brings clarity to our cluttered lives with his childlike utterances. You will find yourself nodding and smiling as you read and realize many of the tales in this book could be cut from your own experiences.

A perfect book to finish in one sitting, this will become your hip-pocket guide to building your career.



Tale of Contents:

Section I: I Make ME Chapter 1: Appa! I Hate Ireland! Reality Bites: The BJP Story Chapter 2: Play to Fail Reality Bites: Pradeep's Badge of Honor Chapter 3: YIPEE! Nobody is Watching Me Reality Bites: Silly Ways to Lose Your Job Section II: It is Not so Commonsensical Chapter 4: Slit Chilies on the Rocks Reality Bites: Brand Dip Test Chapter 5: The Card Collector Reality Bites: Social Acceptance Chapter 6: Gone in Sixty Seconds Reality Bites: The Ha-Ha After the Ah-Ha Section III: Making it Happen Chapter 7: Walk Like a Baby Chapter 8: Yes Sir, Yes Sir, Three Bags Full of Bitterness and Busy Weekends Chapter 9: A Twist in the Tale the And Factor Section IV: Staying Sane, Staying Successful Chapter 10: Monkey that Ate Ginger Chapter 11: Managing Monster Inc or R.I.P. Reality Bites: What your boss will never tell you ...but you need to know Chapter 12: Success Traps And Back to .. The Beginning

Elango R. author, blogger, columnist, CHRO, coach and speaker the many roles that Elango dons and still remain sane, at least he thinks so! He is passionate about helping people succeed and mentors a broad spectrum of individuals, from freshers to CXOs.

Elango is currently the Chief Human Resources Officer at a global technology services company. He lives in Bangalore, with his wife Arathi, and son Agastya. Currently, Elango is coaching Agastya to write and Agastya is teaching Elango lessons in life and Wii gaming.