The Inspiring Journey of a Hero: Learning from the life of O. P. Munjal
- Gurgaon Penguin Random House India Pvt. Ltd., 2014
- 170
O.P. Munjal started Hero Cycles in 1956, fuelled by meagre resources and an insatiable ambition. His vision was to create an inexpensive and effective mode of transportation for a post-Independence nation on the move. The rest, as they say, is history: Hero Cycles went on to become the world’s largest bicycle manufacturer. This book chronicles the life of O.P. Munjal through anecdotes from his professional and personal life. He proved that a people-focused management style could be superior to the process-driven systems of the West. The book is a result of extensive conversations with O.P. Munjal, Hero employees, dealers, and family members. Join bestselling author Priya Kumar as she takes you on a roller-coaster ride seen through the lens of a visionary with the soul of a poet.
Contents: 1. A Sturdy Tree Needs Strong Roots 2. Early Days 3. Om Prakash's Heroes 4. An Early Discovery of a Passion 5. A Romantic at Heart 6. Education outside the Boundaries of Schools 7. Never Shirk Responsibility 8. The Munjal Brothers: A Family of Heroes 9. Deliver on Expectations 10. Challenges Are Important to Life 11. Challenges Are Meant to Be Overcome 12. When Life Beats You Down, Stand Up 13. A Search for New Frontiers 14. Opportunities Are Meant to Be Taken 15. Discipline Is a Dreamer's Weapon 16. The Two Washbasins of House No. 26 17. Never Step Down to Fit into the Crowd 18. People Are the Real Wealth 19. It's Lonely at the Top: Take Your People with You 20. The No-Nonsense Taskmaster 21. Equality Leads to Unity 22. Epitome of Humility 23. Expansion Is the Answer to a Secure Future 24. Compete with Your Past, Not People 25. Safeguard the Dreams of People Who Work with You 26. Never Fail the Customer 27. Just-in-Time 28. The Ritual of Rewards 29. Never Fail Your Team and Supporters 30. his Word Is Enough 31. Create Leaders and Allow Them to Find Their Own Way 32. Every Day Holds the Promise of New and Better Opportunities 33. Won't Give Up, Won't Give In 34. Discipline Is the Key to Sustained Success 35. Simple Living, High Thinking 36. Make Happy Endings 37. Happy People Don't Carry Upsets 38. The Dealer's Hero 39. Work is Worship In Appreciation Awards and Recognition