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BOOK REVIEW

Never Give Up

Author :- Nilesh Sathe

Book Review: Anand Kulkarni, Ex DO LICI Mumbai DO3.
Presently a Motivational speaker, Life & Business Coach

The title of this book “Never Give Up”, is itself a motivation “Never Give Up “ is a
to pick up from the shelf and start reading the same ! true life inspirational
Nilesh Sathe a renowned personality in the BFSI domain and story by Nilesh Sathe.
specially in the Life Insurance Industry is no new face to He has narrated small
us. His journey from a bank clerk to the Director and CEO instances and how he
took a stand on those
of LIC Nomura Mutual Fund and later as Member (Life) of
Insurance Regulator (IRDAI), is full of unique experiences situations. The journey
which he narrates in this book . of the author was not
an easy one, it had its own roller coaster rides and also
It’s an inspirational story of courage and conviction, a innumerable challenges including Health , Financial and
successful fight against odds. The book reflects his pursuit office Relationships, at times difficult Decision making too.
of fight against difficulties which he has narrated in a simple His “never say die” attitude and the values that he lived by,
language. ‘Lessons learnt’ given at the end of each chapter came to his rescue and instead of pulling him back they
will certainly be quotes for future. always paved way for a better and brighter future for him.
He had a mastery in grooming and shaping the employees The way he took decisions is a great learning for the young
who worked with him and also of taking the organisation to leaders of tomorrow. It will be a ready reckoner for them
new heights . without reinventing the wheel to find solutions to office
During my 3 decades of experience in Insurance sector, I problems.
have seen many leaders who succumbed to the pressure of I appreciate the simplicity of language and while reading
bosses, peers and subordinates and changed their decisions the book, one gets a feeling as if he is narrating his story to
but here is one leader, Nilesh Sathe who always stood to his you by sitting in front of you. His mother had a significant
conscience and who led by example. He was always ready role in imbibing values and shaping up his personality while
to face adverse consequences if need arose, but he never his wife stood behind him like a rock at difficult times,
compromised on values and ethics. especially during his three cancer surgeries. He has rightfully
dedicated the book to both the ladies.
I feel myself lucky to be associated with him till date
although many times he was my critic but the criticism was I recommend all those working in BFSI sector and also the
always meant for my progress. I still remember, he had managers to buy and read this book and understand how
recommended me a book , “The Argumentative Indian “ to face challenges in life and overcame them. One
understands the logic behind decisions and how his principles
which I had immediately purchased and on reading the book
and values have helped him to take tough and sometimes
I realised why he had recommended me that book. The
inherent nature of Indians is to get into arguments and I unpopular decisions largely in the interest of the
was no exception to it. He helped me change my organisation, LIC that he worked for !
perspective of how we can communicate without being The book has a foreword of Mr S B Mathur, former
offensive and without being looked as an argumentative Chairman, LIC and has a testimony of M R Kumar, Chairman
individual. LIC and Sandeep Bakhshi, CMD ICICI Bank.
This opened up my vision for the entirely new set of You can order this book on
relationships. https://www.amazon.in/dp/8195088244

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