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Professor M.S.Rao                    

International Leadership Guru, Father of Soft Leadership, Executive Coach, Keynote Speaker, Author of 45 Leadership Books including bestselling '21 Success Sutras for CEOs.'

Professor M.S. Rao, Ph.D. is the Father of “Soft Leadership” and Founder of MSR Leadership Consultants, India. He is an International Leadership Guru with 38 years of experience and the author of over 45 books including the award-winning "21 Success Sutras for CEOs". He is a C-Suite advisor and a sought-after keynote speaker globally. He brings a strategic eye and long-range vision given his multi-faceted professional experience including military, teaching, training, research, and consultancy. Rao is passionate about serving and making a difference in the lives of others. He trains a new generation of leaders through leadership education and publications. His vision is to build one million students as global leaders by 2030.

Professor Rao advocates gender equality globally (#HeForShe). He was honored as an upcoming International Leadership Guru by Global Gurus. He serves as an Advisor and Judge for several prestigious international organizations, including Global Leadership Awards in Malaysia and Middle East Business Leaders Summits & Awards in Dubai. He coined an innovative teaching tool―Meka’s Method; leadership training tool―11E Leadership Grid; and leadership learning tool―Soft Leadership Grid. He invests his time in authoring books and blogging on executive education, learning, and leadership. Rao is a prolific author, and a dynamic, energetic, and inspirational leadership speaker.

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Soft Leadership for Millennials: Leading Generational Differences in the Workplace Successfully

Professor M.S. Rao’s workshop is based on his upcoming book tentatively titled ‘Soft Leadership for Millennials: Leading Generational Differences in the Workplace Successfully.’ This workshop explores soft leadership to meet the rising expectations of the millennials globally. It unfolds the attitudes and actions of millennials who are often misunderstood globally for their personality and behaviour. It debunks myths about millennials with truths. It underscores their challenges and expectations. It compares and contrasts with other generations. It offers tools and techniques to inspire and engage millennials globally. It unveils the role of CEOs and leaders to bridge the generational differences. It explains how to inspire and engage millennials effectively. It illustrates with international leaders including Mahatma Gandhi, Martin Luther King Jr, Aung San Sui Kyi, Alexander the Great, Winston Churchill, Mother Teresa, Nelson Mandela, Dalai Lama and Booker T. Washington. It implores to celebrate the generational differences to achieve organizational excellence and effectiveness.

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Soft Leadership to Manage Generational Differences (Millennial) in Workplace
I led a workshop in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 26th and 27th April 2017. This workshop is based on my upcoming book tentatively titled ‘Soft Leadership for Millennials: Leading Generational Differences in the Workplace Successfully.’ This workshop explores soft leadership to meet the rising expectations of the millennials globally. It unfolds the attitudes and actions of millennials who are often misunderstood globally for their personality and behaviour. It debunks myths about millennials with truths. It underscores their challenges and expectations. It compares and contrasts with other generations. It offers tools and techniques to inspire and engage millennials globally. It unveils the role of CEOs and leaders to bridge the generational differences. It explains how to inspire and engage millennials effectively. It illustrates with international leaders including Mahatma Gandhi, Martin Luther King Jr, Aung San Sui Kyi, Alexander the Great, Winston Churchill, Mother Teresa, Nelson Mandela, Dalai Lama and Booker T. Washington. It implores to celebrate the generational differences to achieve organizational excellence and effectiveness.

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