Communicating ideas
Sunil Robert’s I Will Survive is a memoir of his experiences in the corporate world
Sunil Robert, recipient of many awards for corporate communications and the author of the book, “I Will Survive,” started his career in Journalism. “ Journalism gave me a great amount of space. I used to freelance a great deal and even wrote for some international magazines.”
However, he says, “I was facing a financial crunch and needed more money. When I started off, journalism was not a well-paid career option. I decided to take up communications, since it offered me the scope to earn more money and work satisfaction as well. Sunil is nervous and excited about his book “I will survive”. He says, “This book is basically a memoir, where I have talked about my experiences in the corporate setup. It cannot be classified as a self-help book.”
He contends, “The book is autobiographical in a way, since I have narrated my experiences — good and bad . I feel that leadership skills are acquired over a period of time. I hope youngsters read this book and are inspired to achieve great heights in leadership.” Sunil feels that self help and management books written by foreign authors are not feasible, since the Indian work culture and atmosphere is very different. “Their books may be suited for professionals working in the U.S. and Europe. India has a very different work culture .”
He adds, “The books by many Indian authors also try to sell a similar philosophy. This could mislead the youngsters. ” Sunil hopes that the book finds favour with ambitious youngsters, the target audience for the book. “Leadership is a function of time and does not happen overnight. I hope that this book will give them insights on acquiring the requisite skill set to achieve top positions.”
Sunil says that he will take a break, before deciding on another book. “Writing a book is no easy task. I used to slip up many deadlines and must credit the publishers for their efforts. Since the book also included many painful experiences, I relived all those incidents and felt dejected at times. It has been a fun and tiring experience.”
“I Will Survive” published by Westland is available in bookstores across the country for Rs.200.
Nikhil Varma
Originally Published in - The Hindu
Date: 06 July 2009
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