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Sinopsis

Leadership & Management Made Easy: A Seriously Useful Leadership Book That Doesn’t Take Itself Too Seriously
By Puvanesvarar Mailvaganam, FCMI Fellow of the Chartered Management Institute,
Corporate Governance & Compliance Specialist

In a world cluttered with jargon-heavy leadership books, Leadership & Management Made Easy bursts through the boardroom doors with something radical: clarity, humor, and human decency.

It’s a no-fluff, soul-first manual for real leaders in the real world — written with sharp wit, real mistakes, and tools that actually work.

Whether you’re a newly promoted manager or a seasoned executive who’s forgotten how to laugh at job titles, this book will make you rethink leadership — and maybe even enjoy it.

Here’s what you’ll explore inside:

  • 🧭 Chapter 1: You’re a Manager. Congrats. Now What?
    Why leadership isn’t about knowing everything — it’s about knowing your people.

  • 🧠 Chapter 2: People Are Weird — Lead Them Anyway
    Managing humans is not like solving spreadsheets. This chapter teaches you to lead with empathy and snacks.

  • 📅 Chapter 3: Meetings, Memos & Mayhem
    How to survive (and maybe even enjoy) the chaos of modern communication.

  • 🗣️ Chapter 4: Feedback Without Firing Your Soul
    Learn how to give growth-focused feedback without triggering defensive breakdowns.

  • 📤 Chapter 5: Delegation — It’s Not Dumping, It’s Trusting
    Move from burnout to balance by learning the art of intentional delegation.

  • 🍕 Chapter 6: Culture Is Not Pizza Friday (But Pizza Helps)
    Why real workplace culture isn’t about perks — it’s about people.

  • 😬 Chapter 7: Dealing with Difficult Humans (Including You)
    A reality check that the hardest person to lead might be yourself.

  • 🤖 Chapter 8: Compliance Without Becoming a Robot
    Master how to lead ethically and follow rules without becoming soulless.

  • 🔥 Chapter 9: Leadership During Chaos
    Calm is your superpower. Learn how to lead like a lighthouse during storms.

  • 🚪 Chapter 10: The Exit Interview — What They Really Wanted to Say
    Because leadership legacy isn’t measured in KPIs, but in respect.

  • 👔 Chapter 11: Managing Up
    Master the fine art of managing your boss — without brown-nosing.

  • 🌳 Chapter 12: Legacy Over Ego
    End strong with a chapter that reminds you why leadership is sacred.

🛠️ Bonus Features Throughout the Book:

  • “Oops” Moments from the Field

  • Café Table Management Models

  • Comic-Style Chapter Starters

  • Sticky-Note Wisdom You’ll Want on Your Desk

  • Templates, checklists & mini pep-talks that double as leadership therapy

This Book Is For:

✅ New managers who feel like imposters
✅ Middle managers juggling spreadsheets and staff breakdowns
✅ Senior leaders who want to mentor, not micromanage
✅ Ethics nerds who believe leadership without integrity is a circus
✅ Anyone who’s ever muttered, “This could’ve been an email”

What Makes This Book Different?

  • 🧡 It centers humanity in leadership.

  • 🎯 It balances business logic with emotional clarity.

  • 😄 It makes you laugh — even at your own management fails.

  • 🧩 It’s built for real life, not case studies from perfect companies.

    You’ll finish with tools in your hand, purpose in your heart, and — maybe for the first time — a smile on your face about being a manager.

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