afaqs! Pause - Shiv Khera, Author, activist, and motivational speaker

Shiv Khera, Author, activist, and motivational speaker

Shiv Khera is an Indian author, activist and motivational speaker, best known for his book, You Can Win. Here’s a little sneak peek into his work day, leadership mantra, and advice for young professionals.

The best part of my job is

I get to learn something new every day and that is the only way I can teach further. Only a good student can be a good teacher. I live by a philosophy: If I learnt something today, I have gained a day.

My leadership mantra

Leadership is all about the clarity of thoughts that provides vision; a character derived from integrity; being competent with the ability and determination to lead; and the courage to implement wise decisions. 

My role model

My role models are the life histories of the 10 Sikh Gurus, Shivaji Maharaj, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, and most of all, Lord Krishna. They were saintly with a fighting spirit, willing to fight for integrity and what is right.

My advice to young professionals

Learn people skills, persuasion skills and prioritising skills. When you master these 3 skills, you have no competition but you become the competition.

Planning my next holiday to

It would be Japan; both for my work as well as some relaxing time.

A recent ad campaign I liked

The advertisement that I like is more than a decade old. The Hutch You and I ad is a classic that captures the meaning of loyalty. Against the backdrop of a beautiful song, it depicts the loyalty and love of a pet, while connecting it with the brand as a loyal network of consumers.