Chanakya’s Way: Ancient Indian Intelligence for Modern Management: Lead Like a King. Think Like a Spy. Build Systems That Last.

By Mr. Prasad Balkrishna Ranade

This is not a translation of the Arthashastra.
It's a practical management playbook - inspired by the genius of Chanakya.

In Chanakya's Way, senior finance professional Prasad B. Ranade distills timeless Indian strategic wisdom into modern frameworks for professionals, entrepreneurs, leaders, CEOs and decision makers. Drawing lessons from statecraft, espionage, talent development, decentralization, audits, innovation, and ethics - this book explores how a 3rd-century BCE genius built systems that lasted far beyond his time.

With real-world parallels from global businesses and governance, this book goes beyond leadership - it teaches systems thinking, institutional design, and visionary execution.

Whether you're a manager, policymaker, strategist or a CEO, this book will help you:
- Lead with purpose and clarity
- Build self-sustaining teams and systems
- Think three steps ahead - like a king, and like a spy

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9334311738
• ISBN13: 9789334311730
• Release Date: June 2025
• Publisher: Prasad Ranade
• Length: 258 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.6" x 6.0"