A field manual for uncertain times

Leadership is not a title. It is a flame that walks through storms.

A literary field manual for stormy weather

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A literary field manual
Leadership:
The Flame That Walks Through Storms
Prof. (Dr.) Jay Prakash Verma
Prof. of Practice, Mentor, Author
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Written for the human at work

Not “7 habits of perfect leaders”.

This book assumes you, too, are someone who is tired, scared, and figuring it out. Leadership written for a human at work.

Read cover-to-cover

Follow a complete, literary field manual designed to be read in sequence.

Or begin where the work is

Move chapter by chapter as the need arises, returning to the guidance that matters now.

Act, reflect, record

Every chapter closes with a Leadership Journal entry and a guided Reflection Exercise.

Turn insight into practice

A real-world Action Plan and a Workbook question carry each chapter into your work.

Four original frameworks

Structure for the storm. Practice for the road after.

A working book for India-rooted leadership in crisis, with frameworks that can be returned to when decisions become difficult.

01

VERMA Leadership Framework

Vision, Empathy, Resilience, Morality, Action

02

Five Pillars of Compassionate Leadership

Presence, Patience, Permission, Praise, Perseverance

03

Lighthouse Leadership Model

Light, Anchor, Guide, Protector, Beacon

04

Courage-to-Character Leadership Cycle

A ten-stop cycle: Fear, Courage, Action, Failure, Reflection, Integrity, Resilience, Character, Influence, Legacy

A book for many seasons

For those who lead with their hands full.

Not a motivational poster. Not a personality cult. A practical working book you can act on.

Working professionals

For those carrying decisions, responsibilities, and uncertainty at work.

First-time leaders

For people stepping into leadership without a map and learning to think on their feet.

Teachers & mentors

For those who guide others and need a framework for steady, compassionate leadership.

Students & young professionals

For those preparing to lead, whether a team, a classroom, or their own path.

For the cricket lover

Case-study texture from the cricket field, MBA classrooms, and Indian industry—where leadership is seen, tested, and lived.

Inside a working book

Read with depth. Apply with purpose.

226 pages, 15 chapters, approximately 50,000 words. The language is plain, warm, and literary rather than corporate.

1

Read the chapter

Move through a literary account of leadership shaped by crises, classrooms, industry, and the cricket field.

2

Record the Journal

Use the Leadership Journal entry to bring the chapter’s ideas into the texture of your own work.

3

Reflect with guidance

Slow down through the guided Reflection Exercise and make sense of what the chapter has surfaced.

4

Build the plan

Turn the real-world Action Plan and Workbook question into your next practical step.

About the author

Prof. (Dr.) Jay Prakash Verma

Prof. of Practice, Mentor, Author

20+ years across academia, Indian industry and the cricket field.

Foreword by Debraj Dutta Additional GM, Dot & Key Skincare, India
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A plain reading of the promise

What this book is—and what it is not.

It is not a personality cult.

It does not ask you to become louder, harsher, or more certain. It asks you to lead as a human at work.

It is not a motivational poster.

It is built around reflection, action, and practical frameworks rather than inspiration you cannot use.

You do not have to be a leader yet.

You may be tired, scared, and figuring it out. The book begins in that honest place.

You can read it your way.

Read cover-to-cover, or open the chapter that meets the need in front of you and return to the rest later.

Questions, answered plainly

Before you open the first chapter.

How will I receive the book?
The PDF is delivered to your inbox by email the moment payment is confirmed. You can download it instantly on a phone, tablet, or laptop.
Do I need to buy it again later?
No. The purchase includes lifetime access. It is a one-time payment with no subscription and no future charges. You can re-read it as often as you like.
How should I read it?
Read cover-to-cover for the complete journey, or use the book chapter by chapter as the need arises.
Is this only for experienced leaders?
No. It is written for working professionals and first-time leaders, teachers and mentors, students and young professionals, and cricket lovers. You do not have to be a leader yet.
How do I apply the launch price?
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How is payment secured?
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