Bosch's MD V.K. Viswanathan on his leadership style

V.K. Viswanathan
Managing Director, Bosch Ltd

My leadership style
Delegative
Participative

The political leader I admire the most
Mahatma Gandhi

The business leader I admire the most
Robert Bosch

The leadership lesson I remember the best
There is no trade-off between business objectives, professional and personal growth

A book/movie I would recommend on leadership
Lagaan

The difference between a manager and a leader
A manager is accountable only for attainment of business goals. A leader is one who is able to achieve this without compromising the society at large

All good managers are good leaders
No

-As told to N. Madhavan