I had already read the much acclaimed work of Mr. Bagchi 'Go Kiss the World' before I picked up his book 'The Professional'. At a time when I was aspiring to rise up the corporate ladder, I found that book to be an useful guide, a silent mentor that helped me define and polish my professional behavior.
The book listed down various essential personal qualities that a professional ought to have, like ethics, integrity, self-awareness etc., along with the tools to help one perform one's day to day role to perfection. With many of those timeless concepts explained with easy to understand case studies, that book left a lasting impression on me, so much so that whenever I got a chance to gift my colleagues something, I presented them with that book.
Soon Mr. Bagchi followed up on his wonderful work with a 'companion', a workbook of sorts that elaborated on the principles contained within its predecessor. Each of the 25 chapters are chances to reflect on your own personal / professional mettle, assess your present and professional progress. If used in an honest, sincere manner, this 'workbook ' can be a really worthy tool to improve one's professional standing and personal growth.
It is not necessary that this 'companion' should be read only after 'The Professional', but understanding the core principles upon which this book is structured will make it all the more worthwhile. A worthy tool for any aspiring professional and also for those who have already 'arrived'. 4 stars!
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