Labor & Leadership:
Chanakya’s Economic Wisdom in the Modern Workplace
Recent Webinar: Saturday, August 30, 2025, 6:30 pm PT / 9:30 pm ET / 7:00 am IST (Aug 31)
About the Webinar:
This Labor Day weekend, join Dr. Radhakrishna Pillai and Shri Pranav Patel for a compelling webinar that reexamines ancient wisdom through a modern lens. Building on Chanakya’s leadership principles and the septanga framework, this session will explore how Chanakya’s insights in Arthaśāstra speak to the enduring value of labor, fair compensation, and organizational productivity.
Why attend?
Whether you’re a student, educator, leader, or lifelong learner, you’ll discover how timeless strategies from over two millennia ago can illuminate current discussions around worker motivation, compensation strategies, and ethical leadership—especially poignant as we mark this year’s Labor Day.
Get to Know panelists
Dr. Radhakrishna Pillai
Dr. Radhakrishnan Pillai is a Ph.D from the University of Mumbai, Department of Philosophy. He trains leaders and aspirants from various fields including Corporate, politics, academics, military etc. He has done an extensive research on “Kautilya’s Arthashastra”, the well known book on management written in 4th BC from Chinmaya International Foundation (CIF), Kerala under the guidance of Dr. Gangadharan Nair, the dean of Adi Shankara Sanskrit University. He did his MA in Sanskrit and a PhD. in Arthashastra. He is a certified management consultant from the International Institute of Management Consultants.
Shri Pranav Patel
Shri Pranav Patel is the Director of the School of Ultimate Leadership (SOUL). A passionate Leadership Developer, he brings extensive experience in leadership training, organizational development, research, finance, and people-centric solutions. Previously, he served as the Senior Executive Officer for Strategic and Outreach at the Partha Ghosh Academy of Leadership at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur, where he led dynamic initiatives to empower individuals to tackle complex challenges with a focus on ethics, equity, and sustainability.
Course Offered by Panelist at HUA
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Chanakya’s Leadership Principles for the 21st Century
HSF3401 – In an era marked by rapid change and complex challenges, the wisdom of ancient thinkers remains a guiding light. This course offers an immersive exploration of the leadership philosophies of Kautilya, also known as Chanakya, as outlined in his magnum opus, the *Arthashastra*. Chanakya, an astute strategist and statesman of
ancient India, developed a holistic approach to governance and leadership that transcends time. This course meticulously bridges the gap between these classical teachings and contemporary leadership demands, enabling participants to harness these enduring principles to craft visionary strategies, make informed decisions, and lead with unwavering integrity. Through a blend of historical analysis and practical application, participants will discover how to apply Chanakya’s profound insights to modern organizational and leadership challenges, ensuring their leadership is both grounded in wisdom and adaptive to the future.
Talks by Dr. Radhakrishna Pillai & Shri Pranav Patel
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