Book Review: ‘The Enlightened Manager’ by Vishwanath Alluri

Book Title: The Enlightened Manager
Author: Vishwanath Alluri
Publisher: Harper Fiction
Number of Pages: 256
ISBN: 978-9369891443
Date Published: Aug. 19, 2025
Price: INR 289

Book Review

Vishwanath Alluri’s book, “The Enlightened Manager” examines contemporary management challenges through the philosophical lens of Jiddu Krishnamurti, widely regarded as a great thinker. Alluri questions whether productivity and decision-making can be improved through self-awareness and essential human qualities such as humility and compassion. The book emphasizes self-knowledge as a foundation for effective leadership and challenges traditional management solutions, steering readers towards a transformative journey of self-discovery rather than offering prescriptive frameworks.

The contents are structured as a dialogue between two individuals from different professional backgrounds, complemented by intermittent commentary that deepens the exploration of themes. It critiques conventional assumptions surrounding human behaviour in organisational contexts, advocating for inner clarity and relational understanding to achieve sustainable outcomes. While the book offers vibrant insights into business realities, its philosophical discussions may confuse readers unfamiliar with those topics.

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The writing is both engaging and reflective, merging functional knowledge with self-knowledge, urging realisation of the interconnectedness of personal and professional development. However, the synthesis of philosophy and practical business advice does not always align seamlessly, leading to moments of contradiction, particularly when referencing notable personalities. Overall, the book is profound and thought-provoking.

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