Success in career and life is often linked to talent, education, experience, or opportunity. But according to veteran corporate leader and author Dr. C. B. Rao, one of the biggest factors behind growth and success is the way people think.
Dr. Rao believes that thinking patterns influence decision-making, behaviour, leadership ability, problem-solving, and personal growth. These ideas form the foundation of his book Think to Win: 101 Ways for Amazing Transformations.
Through the book, he explains how positive, disciplined, and practical thinking can help people improve both personal and professional life.
Lessons From Five Decades of Experience
What makes Think to Win different is that the ideas come from more than fifty years of leadership experience across Indian companies and global multinational organizations.
Dr. Rao holds a Ph.D. in Industrial Management and an M.Tech. in Industrial Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai. He also completed his B.E. in Mechanical Engineering from Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati.
Over the years, he worked in senior leadership positions across several respected organizations. His last formal corporate role was Managing Director and Executive Chairperson of Hospira Healthcare India Pvt. Ltd., a Pfizer company.
His experience across management, strategy, leadership, and organizational growth has shaped many of the lessons discussed in the book.
101 Ways of Thinking for Growth and Change
In Think to Win, Dr. Rao discusses 101 different ways of thinking that can help people improve performance, leadership, mindset, and decision-making.
Each chapter focuses on one thinking approach and explains how it can influence individuals and organizations. The book combines management ideas with practical examples and personal observations, making the concepts easy to understand and apply.
The book talks about amazing self-discovery and self-improvement through the 101 thinking ways that fall under the following clusters:
- Logical thinking
- Functional thinking
- Relational thinking
- Productivity thinking
- Differentiating thinking
- Innovative thinking
- Personalised thinking
Dr. Rao believes that strong thinking habits can create meaningful change in both work life and personal life.
Books That Focus on Leadership and Growth
Think to Win is among the twenty books written by Dr. Rao under the LeaderCrest banner in the last nine years.
His books discuss leadership, strategy, business growth, management, economics, and organizational development. Some of his widely known books are:
- Strategic Collaborations
- Read to Lead
- Strategic Marketing
- Legendary Leaders
- Strategic Management
- Product Strategy and Corporate Success
- Work-Life Balance
- India’s Economic Resurgence
- Viksit Bharat 2047
Many readers appreciate his books because they combine practical industry experience with simple and easy-to-understand management insights.
Simple Lessons With Practical Value
One reason readers connect with Dr. Rao’s writing is its practical style. Instead of using highly technical language, he explains important ideas through examples, observations, and real business situations.
His books speak to professionals, students, entrepreneurs, managers, and readers interested in self-growth and leadership development.
Dr. Rao believes that small improvements in thinking can create major improvements in action, leadership, and long-term success.
Continuing to Share Knowledge With Readers
Even after decades in leadership roles, Dr. Rao continues to write and share his experience through books, articles, and academic engagement. He has also written more than two hundred articles for economic and business publications and academic journals.
Readers interested in leadership, mindset development, self-improvement, and personal growth may find Think to Win: 101 Ways for Amazing Transformations an insightful and practical read.
The book is available across major online platforms and bookstores.
Readers can also follow Dr. C. B. Rao on LinkedIn to stay updated with his latest thoughts on leadership, strategy, growth, and learning.
