Penguin Business is set to publish The Inspired Leader: The Practices for Manifesting Our True Potential | A Guide to Purpose-driven Leadership by noted leadership mentor and educationist Anil Sachdev in May 2026. The book explores how individuals can unlock their inner potential to lead with purpose, impact and authenticity in an increasingly complex world.

At a time when leadership advice is often centred around external role models and success formulas, The Inspired Leader argues that the answers people seek may already exist within them. The book introduces seven practical and reflective practices designed to help individuals access their inner strengths, align with their purpose and create meaningful change in both personal and professional spheres.

Blending leadership insights with self-awareness and values-driven thinking, the book aims to serve as a guide for professionals, entrepreneurs, managers and aspiring leaders seeking more fulfilling and impactful lives. According to the publisher, the book focuses on transforming ordinary individuals into inspired leaders capable of creating extraordinary outcomes.

Author Anil Sachdev is widely recognised for his contribution to leadership development and management education in India. He founded the SOIL Institute of Management and previously played a key role in establishing the Grow Talent Company, which specialised in talent management and leadership training for global organisations. Over the years, he has worked extensively on nurturing ethical, conscious and purpose-driven leadership.

With growing conversations around mindful leadership, workplace purpose and ethical decision-making, The Inspired Leader enters the market as a timely addition to the business and self-development genre. Penguin Business said the book is aimed at readers looking to combine professional success with personal growth and social impact.