Lead Like Charlie: What a Barking Dog Taught Me About Loyalty, Presence, and Leadership

What if the secret to powerful leadership wasn't about being the loudest voice in the room but about listening, observing, and leading from within?

In Lead Like Charlie, Nitin Narula shares the heartfelt, humorous, and deeply practical lessons learned from an unlikely mentor: his corgi, Charlie. When Nitin adopted Charlie, he thought he was gaining a loyal companion. Instead, he found himself under the watchful eye of a four-legged "boss", one with boundless energy, sharp instincts, and an uncanny sense of presence.

Through vivid stories and honest reflections, this book explores how Charlie's everyday behaviors, from silent stares and early-morning wake-up calls to fierce loyalty and unwavering calm, offer a blueprint for leading, living, and connecting more deeply. Whether you're an introvert seeking your voice, a manager looking for a new leadership approach, or simply a dog lover craving a good story, you'll find wisdom, inspiration, and practical tools for:

• Leading with quiet confidence (instead of noise and bravado)
• Building trust and influence through presence and consistency
• Setting boundaries without barking
• Thriving in open, sometimes chaotic environments
• Embracing stillness as a source of strength

Full of warmth, wit, and insight, Lead Like Charlie invites you to see leadership, and yourself, in a new light proving that sometimes, the best mentors come with short legs, big ears, and an even bigger heart.

Discover how loyalty, stillness, and a corgi's wisdom can help you lead, influence, and thrive without ever raising your voice.