K. Anji Reddy on leadership

K. Anji Reddy, chairman Dr Reddy's Labs on his leadership style. 

Reddy's leadership style: Delegative

The political leader I admire the most: John F. Kennedy

The leadership lesson I remember best is that: Too much delegation and too little monitoring leads to disaster.

The business leader I admire the most: J.R.D. Tata.

A book or movie I would recommend on leadership: Power of Intention by Wayne W. Dyer.

My biggest test as a leader was: In my initial years, when people I trusted were actually serving their own interest with an intention to sabotage the company and I had to take charge of the situation, throw them out and rebuild the organisation.

Worst thing a leader can do: Is to back out in the face of a crisis.

What I think is the difference between a manager and a leader: One who focusses on present performance is a manager and one who thinks far ahead of his time and sets goals for the next 10-15 years is a leader.

All good managers aren't good leaders: No