Acknowledgements

Nita Kohli

This book is a product of countless hours of commitment, dedication, and invaluable discussions and opportunities throughout my career. I am deeply grateful to my editor, Lewis O’Sullivan, and the entire team at Risk Books, Thomas Paine and Victoria Nightingale, whose expertise and guidance helped bring this manuscript to life.

I extend special thanks to the inspirational leaders on my journey—Jennifer Bisceglie, Mike Campbell, Ky Nichol, Raj Sardana, and Tom Wagner, whose encouragement and support in writing this book exposed me to varied perspectives and contributed to my thinking.

My many former colleagues and friends, especially Sanjyot Dunung, Nagaraja Deevi, and Lisa Choi who provided me with additional perspectives and unwavering support with this project. Your insights have been invaluable.

To the institutions that provided me with the cross-industry research, especially McKinsey & Co and PWC, which sparked my inspiration on this topic.

To my family, particularly my husband, Sandeep and my children, Ravi and Damini: thank you for your patience and endless encouragement accompanying me on this journey. A heartfelt thanks to my parents who made countless sacrifices in their lives