About the Book
🐾 What if the most impactful leadership lessons didn’t come from a boardroom… but from a barking loaf of fur with a stubborn streak and a heart of gold?
In Lead Like Charlie, Nitin Narula shares the heartfelt, humorous, and deeply practical lessons learned from an unlikely mentor: his corgi, Charlie. When Nitin adopted Charlie, he thought he was gaining a loyal companion. Instead, he found himself under the watchful eye of a four-legged “boss”, one with boundless energy, sharp instincts, and an uncanny sense of presence.
Through vivid stories and honest reflections, this book explores how Charlie’s everyday behaviors, from silent stares and early-morning wake-up calls to fierce loyalty and unwavering calm, offer a blueprint for leading, living, and connecting more deeply. Whether you’re an introvert seeking your voice, a manager looking for a new leadership approach, or simply a dog lover craving a good story, you’ll find wisdom, inspiration, and practical tools for:
Leading with quiet confidence (instead of noise and bravado)
Building trust and influence through presence and consistency
Setting boundaries without barking
Thriving in open, sometimes chaotic environments
Embracing stillness as a source of strength
Full of warmth, wit, and insight, Lead Like Charlie invites you to see leadership, and yourself, in a new light proving that sometimes, the best mentors come with short legs, big ears, and an even bigger heart.
Discover how loyalty, stillness, and a corgi’s wisdom can help you lead, influence, and thrive without ever raising your voice.
About the Author
Nitin Narula is a writer, speaker, and technology leader who has spent his career guiding teams through uncertainty with steady resolve and quiet confidence. By day, he leads complex projects in the world of technology, bringing order to chaos with structure, empathy, and vision. But it’s in the gentle hush of early mornings and in the loyal company of his corgi, Charlie, that his truest insights and reflections take shape. Nitin writes with warmth, humility, and a poet’s touch. His work draws inspiration from everyday moments, genuine relationships, and the unwavering presence of a dog who reminds him what authentic leadership truly means: being centered, patient, and real. A lifelong introvert and active member of Toastmasters, Nitin is passionate about helping others discover their voice, not by turning up the volume, but by living and leading with integrity and truth. His writing is for anyone who’s ever felt too quiet in a noisy world, yet powerful beneath the surface. Lead Like Charlie is Nitin’s first book – a heartfelt tribute not just to his beloved corgi, but to every quiet soul learning to lead from within.
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