PODCAST · education
Growing With Books
by Shekhar Srinivasan
This book review podcast is for anyone who is seeking to grow and improve. The idea behind starting this podcast is to share insights, takeaways and ideas borrowed from the life experiences of various authors, professionals and alike.
Episodes
-
Ep. 16 - Stillness is the Key
Have you known deep down inside that reading is a good habit to cultivate but struggle to find a book that inspires you to continue reading? Are you among those who have lost your rhythm somewhere along your life’s laborious expedition? Do feel unsettled despite knowing that you are settled but...
-
Ep. 15 - What the Heck Do I Do with My Life?
What do we do if our education ceases to exert any impact 5 years from now? What do we do if the industry that we are a part of, is wiped out within the next decade? Can we develop a range of transferable skills that transcends a fleeting industry or lasts a lifetime? Ravi is the Chairman of The...
-
Ep. 14 - Epic Encounters in College
We have all had several encounters in college, some of them humorous while some, nerve wracking. But all of them have taught us something important for our personal growth, haven't they? Here, I share some of my lessons gathered from my epic encounters in college.
-
Ep. 13 - The Rookie Salesman
This is a special episode where I share my lessons along the journey in going from being an engineer to becoming a rookie salesman.
-
Special Ep. 12 - The Torchbearers
We have all had mentors who have encouraged us, highlighted our blind spots, urged us to explore the unknowns, guarded us from intrusion, and in some cases, even inspired us, quietly. They have become such an integral part of our lives that it becomes hard to imagine navigating this world…
more -
Ep. 11 - Your Erroneous Zones by Dr. Wayne Dyer
Haven’t we all felt discontented while struggling to eliminate our shortcomings? Haven’t we all felt lost or lacking a purpose at some point during our life’s journey? At dark times such as these, where do we seek comfort, when trying to find a deeper meaning to existence? Your Erroneous Zones is...
-
Ep. 10 - Decision दिल से - An Autobiography
This weekend, I stumbled upon an intriguing autobiography of Sanjay Grover called Decision Dil Se. Like the name suggests, the book is a heartfelt rendition of Sanjay’s anecdotal life experiences. His writing is simple, sincere and draws on interesting parallels from India’s ancient scriptures....
-
Special Ep. 9 - The Unsung Heroes
Beneath every product that triggers a sale, are numerous hours that have gone into creating it. These efforts from the support teams, who studied the market, analysed the consumer behavior, gleaned insights, developed the product, and delivered the service to the customer, often go unnoticed. It…
more -
Ep. 8 - Never Split the Difference
Haven’t we all had regrets about rushing in to accept the first offer that was made to us? Haven’t we all heard “NO” during a high stakes negotiation only to discover, that our competitor clinched the deal? Do we have the option of taking NO for an answer if our life depended on it? Here, we…
more -
Ep. 7 - The Secret Road to Intrinsic Confidence
A few months ago, a colleague opened, “I am worried. It appears that I might not meet my numbers this year. We have the sales review presentation with the head of our division next month.” There was a palpable sense of diffidence in her body language. Upon enquiring about why she felt that way, I...
-
Ep. 6 - The Art of Creative Thinking
Haven’t we all reeled under an anxiety questioning the presence of any special talent? Haven’t we all had cravings to succeed in an area that we believe we’re not so good at? Don’t we sometimes regret working towards something that we don’t truly have the passion for? Welcome to Episode #6 of...
-
Ep. 5 - The Art of the Impossible
Haven’t we all desired to speak in front of an audience only to find a shudder run up our spine and go blank within seconds of appearing on stage? Haven’t we always desired to conquer this mind-numbing fear that is keeping us from reaching our highest potential? Haven’t we experienced scattered...
-
Ep. 4 - Diamonds in the Dust
"Diamonds in the Dust" presents a compelling argument on why equities are one of the best financial instruments to generate long term wealth, as opposed to real estate and fixed deposit schemes that appear to be, in hindsight - value drains. It debunks several myths about equity investing in...
-
Ep. 3 - Hot Seat - An Autobiography
If you were given a choice between attending an IVY League business school and being personally mentored by the CEO of a conglomerate, what would you choose? What would be your state of mind when you are handed over the reins of a business one day and a catastrophic event pulls the carpet from...
-
Ep. 2 - The Right Choice & Get Better at Getting Better
In this episode, we’ll review two books in one that are based on a similar and related theme of #career progression. In his book “Get Better at Getting Better”, Chandramouli Venkatesan, the author of his first best-seller “The Catalyst”, hashes out an actionable #model for #upskilling oneself. In...
-
Ep. 1 - The Advice Trap by Michael Bungay Stanier
In his second book, best selling author Michael helps us tap into our inner curiosity to resist the temptation to offer advice while improving our future self. He has meticulously brought out the clear distinction between coaching and feedback. He recommends that we remain curious, humble and…
more -
Elevate the Buyer Experience
As high as 83% of buyers are seeking something of value. Yet, aren't we guilty of labeling them as price seekers as we rush into closure? Does the buyer care more for creating a sustainable competitive advantage for their offering or merely a discount in price? Come find out in this podcast.
We're indexing this podcast's transcripts for the first time — this can take a minute or two. We'll show results as soon as they're ready.
No matches for "" in this podcast's transcripts.
No topics indexed yet for this podcast.
Loading reviews...
ABOUT THIS SHOW
This book review podcast is for anyone who is seeking to grow and improve. The idea behind starting this podcast is to share insights, takeaways and ideas borrowed from the life experiences of various authors, professionals and alike.
HOSTED BY
Shekhar Srinivasan
CATEGORIES
Loading similar podcasts...
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does Growing With Books have?
Growing With Books currently has 17 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Growing With Books about?
This book review podcast is for anyone who is seeking to grow and improve. The idea behind starting this podcast is to share insights, takeaways and ideas borrowed from the life experiences of various authors, professionals and alike.
How often does Growing With Books release new episodes?
Growing With Books has 17 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
Where can I listen to Growing With Books?
You can listen to Growing With Books on PodParley by clicking any episode. We provide an embedded audio player for direct listening, and you can also subscribe via your preferred podcast app using the RSS feed.
Who hosts Growing With Books?
Growing With Books is created and hosted by Shekhar Srinivasan.
URL copied to clipboard!