Thinking Smart
How to Master Work, Life and Everything In-Between

""Thinking Smart demonstrates keen insight on topics as diverse as art, investing, and parenting."" - Cyrus P. Mistry""Nirmalya is truly a master of many subjects - marketing and strategy, but as much of Indian art, of staying equanimous in all situations, and in particular, of effortless time management."" - Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chairman, Aditya Birla Group""Nirmalya looks at the modern business world through the eyes of a millennial. It's this broad horizon that makes his insights so valuable. Truly inspiring."" - Rakesh Kapoor, Chief Executive, Reckitt Benckiser""Professor Kumar is a rare exception who has dived broadly and deeply into the literature of marketing and management. You can't help but benefit from Nirmalya's wisdom."" - Philip Kotler, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University""Nirmalya is one of the most brilliant and calmest people I know - so I'm looking forward to finding out how the hell he does it."" - Sathnam Sanghera, author of Boy with the Topknot & columnist, The Times of London
Thinking Smart offers all that you need to know, to achieve just about everything, from managing a delicate relationship, a surprise firing, to creating a winning team or business, and more. The book explores smartness by combining economic, psychological and sociological perspectives in ways that we often overlook in our daily lives. From being a management guru to a corporate leader, Prof. Nirmalya Kumar provides a holistic view of smartness- from the corner office and from a Professor's perspective. This is your guide to mastering the subtle art of work, life and everything in-between.