Kanpur - December 2013 A series of exclusive conversations exploring the 'shifts in power' and their impact on leadership in the 21st Century

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1 summary report Kanpur - December 2013 A series of exclusive conversations exploring the 'shifts in power' and their impact on leadership in the 21st Century

2 Kanpur Kanpur is situated on the bank of the Ganges River. It's name may have derived from 'town of Kanhaiya' or 'town of Karna', or was it from Makanpur where the Sufi saint settled? Recent excavations in Jajmau township suggest it could date back to the Vedic age.. Kanpur passed into British hands in 1801 and became one of the most important military stations of British India and an industrial city. Kanpur Memorial Church was built by the British in memory of the many who died in the various battles here while the Ganga Mela, celebrated 5 days after Holi, is in the memory of released revolutionaries held prisoners during the 1857 revolution. The propagation and popularisation of Hindi owes much to this city, with great Hindu literatteurs such as Acharya Mahavir Parasad Dwivedi and Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi. The Mall is the city centre, situated near Civil Lines area, the major economic centre of Kanpur. Malls, shops, heritage buildings, hotels and Green Park, one of India's 5 cricket test centres are all located here. Kanpur ranks as 9th amongst industrial cities in India. It is one of the biggest producers of textile and leather products as well as fertilizer, chemicals, two wheelers, soaps, pan masala, hosiery and engineering industries. The private sector has large factories of the JK Industries group, Lohia machines, Duncans, etc. The only unit of the Indian Institute of Pulse Research and one of the three units of the National Sugar Institute reflects the strong agrarian nature of industries here. It is also home to the Dainik Jagran newspaper. Kanpur has been a centre of education with IIT Kanpur, Harcourt Butler Technological Institute, GSVM Medical College, Chatrapati Shahau Ji Maharaj University formerly Kanpur University, University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Kanpur University, Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology, Uttar Pradesh Textile Technology Institute, Institute of Productivity & Management, Government Polytechnic, Brahmanand Degree College, Halim Muslim Degree College, Central India Regional Council of Institute of Chartered Accountants and the oldest running, Methodist High School, operating since 1876.

3 Kanpur FOP Participants and Feedback The Gita tells us to perform actions and not worry about results, not to be action-less but to perform right action and leave the results in Gods hand, then we will feel at peace." Hon ble Justice Ravindra Singh High Court of Uttar Pradesh, Allahabad Power is self-confidence. It is something within us which helps us to achieve our goal and help others." A K Saraogi CFO & President JK Cement Power is to have the courage and boldness to lead life in a correct, truthful manner and to become successful by adopting spirituality from within and spreading that around you." Abhay Kumar Gupta Addl. Divisional Railway Mngr Jodhpur Division We need to say no to things which take us away from spirituality otherwise hard power starts entering our life. One should say a strong no to non-spiritual aspects of life and get closer to spirituality." Akash Som Goenka Shubham Goldiee Masale Power is consciously understanding and applying spiritual values selflessly." Akshay Kumar Gupta Chartered Accountant Mittal Gupta & Co. Today my understanding of power changed from hard to soft. The key to success is in winning over others ethically, spiritually and through love and not through strictness and anger." Amit Garg Managing RNG Automobiles Power is the ability to detach yourself in all transactions you are involved in and reaching the goal." "Spirituality kills the killer instinct. The future of power is exploring soft power for enlightened success." Anoop Mishra, IAS Commissioner Infrastructure & Industrial Development Dept Anthony Phelips Corporate Strategic Advisor, UK

4 Become a fine person and try to create fine people through interacting spiritually in society." Anurag Kapoor Kapoor Associates & Solicitors Happiness, spirituality, righteousness and to live with conscience is power. If the values can be practiced by everyone then India can become a very powerful nation." Arati Dave Lalchandani PG Institute of Medicine, GSVM Medical College Power is the mental, physical and spiritual strength within you which enables you to act timely for the right act, for the right principle in a right way." Archana Nigam Principal Delhi Public School, Kalyanpur Soft power is real and strong and the answer to world peace and international bonding." Dr Awadh Dubey Managing R K Devi Eye Centre Power is influencing the people in contact through integrity, love and cooperation. It is to have the intellect to discriminate between good and bad, to discern yourself." B P Mishra Addl General Manager Ordnance Equipment Factory If we have spiritual knowledge and power, we can awaken the sleeping power of this country and it will again become a great nation." Chakradhari Didi Brahma Kumaris, Russia "Power is God's gift to humans and India is a fertile land where it can grow easily. Do your best to harvest this power, spread it in the world and rule the world with love." Prof D N Raizaday Head of Department PPN Degree College Power that dispels the different hues from the mind and enables you to fathom the naturalness of human beings is spirituality." Prof D P Mishra Department of Aerospace Engineering

5 Mao Tse Tung said 'Power comes from the barrel of a gun.' Today I realised power actually comes from the might of positive thinking, spirituality and inner conscience." Dinesh Chandra Shukla Chartered Accountant "Power is inner consciousness which begins after understanding moral values and values are then to be experienced in society." Prof Dinesh Narayan Bhardwaj Department of Genetics & Plant Breeding Chandra Shekhar Azad Univ of Agric & Technology People with power have the ability to influence others. Introspecting and interacting as we have done here, we can develop knowledge, truth, compassion and find ways how this can benefit others." Dr A S Prasad Orthopeadic Surgeon Power is the internal ability to control myself, and thereby be totally humanitarian in relationships; to empower others to live their power through being a role model of spirituality." Evelyn Sasamoto ESL Teacher in Japan, USA Power is the wholehearted expression of the truth, talents and values that lie at the core of our self; aware that our actions take place in a world that is active, sensitive and benevolent." Frederic Labarthe Self Management and Leadership Coach, France Parents are the main role model for children. They can help bring back spirituality and values in the youth." Dr Giasuddin Mohammad President Youth Social Welfare Organization "Sensitivity and balance is power through which we connect with the universe and also live a healthy life. The more you are sensitive to others and their feelings, the more powerful you are." Girish N Pande Chief Commissioner of Income Tax Income Tax Department "Power is your ability to communicate and convince others, not only in words but through implementation in life. It cannot be imposed but conveyed with love and understanding." Gulshan Kumar Dhupar Managing Dhupar Chemicals

6 Each one has their own style of executing their power. The ones who can learn and inculcate from others are actually powerful. Power is in our thoughts and needs to translate into action." Prof H C Verma Department of Physics, IITK Harinath Singh Jt Commissioner (SIB) Commercial Tax Department When both science and spirituality become partners then the direction of evolution will be positive. In India both science and spirituality are given weightage, hence India will outperform other countries because of its holistic approach." K A Dubey Padmesh Astrologer National President, Bhartiya Jyotish Parishad The word power is a misnomer. The moment we talk about power, we want to rule others. The correct word would be divinity, with which we are endowed." Dr K B Agarwal Vice Chairman, Key Corp "Power flows from the core of one s heart, with strong feelings and commitment emanating out of care for humanity. This vision and purpose moves them and keeps them on the right path irrespective of their position." L Venkateswaralu Commissioner and of Industries M B Gohil Executive (Petrochemical) GAIL (India) Confidence, peace and the capacity to express yourself is power. Power is to feel happiness in negative circumstances." Dr M P Agarwal Chairman & MD Shri Lakshmi Cotsyn Power of self. To power of God... to power of the cycle." Mahesh Singh Chauhan Chairman Bhabha Group of Institutions

7 Spirituality is knowing who I am and applying that in life. If it is just a concept it is of no use, it has to be applicable. It has to work in day to day life." Maureen Chen Participants Liaison the future of power, Australia. Being powerful is thinking in a positive way which gives more energy. This makes life easier and helps us to do things in a better way." Mukhtarul Amin Chairman and MD Superhouse Ltd. Power is the ability to influence decisions. This dialogue helps us to do the inner thinking and understand from others experiences that real benefit comes by using it in the right direction." Mukul Singhal, IAS MD Department of Micro, Small & Medium Ind. & Export promotion Power is our inner spirituality. Through such dialogues enlightened people from different walks of life come together and share so the entire country can develop into a superpower." Dr N Nadarajan Indian Institute of Pulse Research "In business we often forget the process. Spirituality is about considering the process and being conscious of my actions while achieving results. I have an overseer within me, a conscience." Nizar Juma Initiator, the future of power Industrialist, Kenya Power is the ability to attract. Spirituality is a journey within our own mind, body and soul. If I am able to attract my daughter towards spirituality, I will understand the real meaning of spirituality and believe in it." Parul Mishra Former President J.C.I. Lavanya We all have power within but lack introspection to improve our weaknesses and make this world a better place in which to live." Power is to become fearless in opposing injustice which can be attained only through strengthening your spirituality." Piyush Agrawal Regional Council Member Central India Regional Council of The Institute of Cas Prof Kiran Pandey HOD, Dept of Obstetrics & Gynaecology. GSVM Medical College

8 Power is to be able to be a shining example of goodness, spreading joy and leading a life of very high integrity." Radhika Bhushan Shree Kant Bhushan Little Folks Power is doing what is right and developing people to follow." Rajiv Goel and CFO Indian Seamless Group Power is love and a state where one can achieve ones personal and professional goals to complement each other." Dr Rakesh Premi Dr Gaur Hari Singhania Institute of Management & Research Before any action detach the self and introspect in order to act with love, truth and compassion. It s the whole process of changing from the love of power to the power of love." Ritu Gupta Vice Chairperson Jagran Education Foundation We need to realise the power within us. It moves in the right direction when we are happy, satisfied and detached. It has to be created by us, nobody else. Follow 'the Law of Attraction'. Good power attracts good things." Dr Rubby Chawla Managing Future Academy "Power is using resources and prevailing conditions to achieve our goal. It can be spiritual, military or political power, where the person who is commanding resources is using them to get results." SatyaJeet Thakur, IAS Principal Secretary Dept of Khadi Evam Gramodyog Power is a tool to give yourself, your family, the society and the world to achieve the goal with peace, love and happiness." Dr Shiva Kant Misra Surgeon, Mariampur Hospital Hon Sec., Assn of Surgeons of India Power within is the values, peace, happiness and qualities I possess and how I contribute these to human kind and the surroundings." Sunil Bhatia Dy General Manager State Bank of India

9 Sushil K Gupta CEO Fasteners India We tend to consider power as position, status, physical progress and military strength. Actually it is your personal spirituality which will give you a position of power. Power will emanate from you only if you are good." Air Marshal V K Verma Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Udan Akademi I am very inspired to see a gathering such as this. Together, we can really do something positive." Vidya Didi Sub-zone Brahma Kumaris, Kanpur Power is not only spiritualty but humanity, and the best you can give to others. This attitude is in the blood of the country and therefore the future of this country is really bright." Vikas Malhotra Managing The Landmark We need to keep the self in awareness and show our values through our actions. This will create success in our life." Yuko Takizawa Singer, Joy 2, Personality Development Trainer, Tokyo, Japan I have found my true self in India. I learnt to go within." Etsuko Igarashi Managing Singer, Joy 2, Tokyo, Japan

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11 Kanpur Overview The Landmark Hotel hosted 52 leaders from various professions for our dialogue. It began with an introduction by Nizar Juma, highlighting how "world power has shifted from Bharat to other countries and is on the verge of coming back following the law which states that everything moves in a cyclic fashion." The discussions focused on sensitivity, aptly summarised by Girish Pande, Income Tax Commissioner, "When we are connecting and being sensitive it is spirituality. Be sensitive to family, nature, society, nation and universe; this is the sign of strength." In their advice to the coming generation many warned of procrastination and giving value to time. Dr AS Prasad, Orthopaedic Surgeon, "What pinched me was the inequality in society. Avoid starting late in responding to your conscience, by setting your priorities right and expand your horizons early in life." The following morning over 1,000 guests gathered at LajpatBhavanto hear the outcome of the previous day's programme, opening with hindi songs by Yuko and Etsuko from Japan. Maureen Chen from Australia, introduced the Brahma Kumaris, "Power belongs to all profession and this should not be given over to business and politics but upheld within each profession. The BKs now have a big toolbox of values programmes developed by professionals in Education, Media, Business, Agriculture, Sports, Science, etc." Through a talk show, facilitated by Anthony Philips, Prof. Ashok Kumar, VC, Kanpur University shared, "We need to be content and believe that we can do whatever we have to do. Only then can we be successful." Prof. Rakesh Premi,, Dr. Gaur Hari Singhania Institute of Management and Research, shared how spirituality has come into the mainstream in business management institutions all over the world, "Success depends on our decisions. In meditation the mind is rested and decisions improve. The spiritual way of doing business is to stop thinking only on a personal level, and to think of society as well." Archana Nigam, Principal, DPS Kalyanpur shared, "Learning to learn is more important than the subjects taught. Education without values amounts to producing better and sharper ciminals. Rewarding needs complete transparency. Rewarding a person doing wrong, damages the whole team. My role is to provide a positive environment for people to think and implement freely." Evelyn Sasamoto from the US is now based in Japan and working with Living Values Education, "Values cannot be taught they are already inside us; we need to be able to bring them out in children with great respect." Our Chief Guest, Justice Ravindra Singh from Allahabad High Court shared, "The BKs have given us a chance to remember our history, our Adi Shakti: Brahma - creation, Vishnu - sustenance and Mahesh - the one who destroys all that is bad. All three are equally important. Our Rishis fixed a routine for us to become persons of highest stature, imbibing values and power. Practicing meditation we feel energetic and study and sacrifice leads to self-satisfaction. People from abroad are coming to India and learning India's language, culture etc. This is the Divine Land, we have been the sons of Devas and Devis." The programme included Chakradhari Didi,, Brahma Kumaris Moscow, "Negativity cannot transform negativity. Even a small step in the right direction is a great achievement." It ended with a soothing meditation commentary which took everyone beyond.

12 The Future of Power Dialogue at The Landmark Hotel, 21st December 2013, Kanpur Back L-R:- Dr Rakesh Premi (, Dr Gaurhari Singhania Institute of Management), Sushil Gupta (CEO, Fasteners India), Prof H C Verma (Department of Physics, IIT), Vikas Malhotra (MD, The Landmark), Mukul Singhal IAS (MD, Dept of Micro, Small & Medium Ind. & Export), Mukhtarul Amin (CMD, Superhouse), Harinath Singh, (Jt Commissioner (SIB), Commercial Tax Dept), Dinesh N Bhardwaj (Dept of Genetics & Plant Breeding), Chandra Shekhar (Azad Univ of Agric & Technology), Anoop Mishra (Commissioner, Infrastructure & Ind Dev Dept, Govt of UP), K A Dubey Padmesh (Ntl President, Bhartiya Jyotish Parishad), Giasuddin Mohammad (President, Youth Social Welfare Organization), D N Raizaday (HOD, Zoology, PPN Degree College), Dinesh Chandra Shukla (Chartered Accountant), Shiva Kant Misra (Hon Sec, Assn of Surgeons of India), M P Agarwal (CMD, Shri Lakshmi Cotsyn), Dr Awadh Dubey (MD, R K Devi Eye Centre), Amit Garg (MD, RNG Automobiles), Sunil Bhatia (Dy GM, State Bank of India), Air Marshall V K Verma (, Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Udan Akademi), K B Agarwal (VC, Key Corp), A S Prasad (Orthopaedic Surgeon), Akash Som Goenka (, Shubham Goldiee Masale), Satyajeet Thakur, IAS (Principal Secretary, Dept of Khadi Evam Gramodyog), Gulshan Kumar Dhupar (MD, Dhupar Chemicals), Anurag Kapoor (Advocate), N Nadarajan (, Indian Institute of Pulse Research), A K Saraogi (President, JK Cement) Sitting Chairs L-R:- Yuko Takizawa (Personality Development Trainer, Japan), Evelyn Sasamoto (ESL Teacher, USA), Arati Dave Lalchandani (, PG Institute of Medicine, GSVM Medical College), Archana Nigam (Principal, DPS,Kalyanpur), Rubby Chawla (MD, Future Academy), Radhika Bhushan (Principal, Little Fox School), Nizar Zuma (Industrialist, Kenya), Girish N Pande (Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, UP & Uttarakhand), Prof Kiran Pandey (HOD, Dept of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, GSVM Medical College), Ritu Gupta (Vice Chairperson, Jagran Education Foundation), Chakradhari Didi (, Brahma Kumaris, Russia), Vidya Didi (Sub-zone, Kanpur), Parul Mishra (Former President, JCI Lavanya Club), Maureen Chen (Participants Liasion, the future of power, Australia) Sitting L-R:- N Venkateshwarlu (Commissioner & of Industries), Piyush Agrawal (Regional Council Member, Central India Regional Council of The Institute of CAs), D P Mishra (Dept of Aerospace Engineering, IIT), Frederic Labarthe (Leadership Coach, France), Anthony Phelips (Corporate Strategic Advisor, UK), M B Gohil (Executive, Petrochemical, GAIL India), B P Mishra (Addl GM, Ordnance Equipment Factory), Akshay Kumar Gupta (CA, Mittal Gupta), Mahesh Singh Chauhan (Chairman, Bhabha Group of Institutions)