8.24 Roopa Kudva: The Anti-Formula Leader; Write Your Own Playbook!

You don't need a playbook to become a leader, your instincts are your guide. In the latest episode of Books & Beyond, Roopa Kudva, author of Leadership Beyond the Playbook , joins Tara to challenge the formulaic approach to leadership. Instead of giving you a 10-step plan, Roopa hands the steering wheel to you. They dive into why true leadership can’t be squeezed into neat frameworks and why the real growth happens when you start looking inward. Roopa shares her own evolution, from asking for a career-changing role to her transition into becoming the CEO of Crisil. They also explore leadership styles, authentic vs. inauthentic communication, and the science of resilience, including how to build it within yourself and across your organisation. Whether you’re taking your first step up or navigating a major transition, this episode is an empowering reminder that you are in the driver’s seat and get to decide the leader you want to be. Books mentioned in the episode: Personal History by Katharine Graham Authors mentioned in the episode: P.G. Wodehouse Agatha Christie ‘Books and Beyond with Bound’ is the podcast where Tara Khandelwal and Michelle D’costa uncover how their books reflect the realities of our lives and society today. Find out what drives India’s finest authors: from personal experiences to jugaad research methods, insecurities to publishing journeys. Created by Bound, a storytelling company that helps you grow through stories.

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8.24 Roopa Kudva: The Anti-Formula Leader; Write Your Own Playbook! is an episode from Books and Beyond with Bound by Bound Podcasts.

This episode is 51:30 long.

This episode was published on Dec 9, 2025.

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