Brief Profile of the Writer and Book
Dr. Ashok Mohanty is a distinguished corporate leader, author, and management thinker whose career spans leadership roles in some of India’s leading conglomerates, including the Tata Group and Adani Group. With deep expertise in operations, metallurgy, and organizational transformation, he has driven significant innovations across industries—from reducing coke moisture content in steel plants to enhancing customer-centricity in real estate projects. Though his academic credentials are not explicitly detailed, Dr. Mohanty’s career reflects a strong grounding in practical learning, strategic execution, and Indian cultural wisdom. As Chief of Operations in an integrated steel plant, he led critical functions such as raw material procurement and blast furnace management, delivering operational excellence and cost optimization. His leadership extended to spearheading quality and excellence programs like ISO certifications and Total Excellence in Operations, consistently advocating for employee empowerment, cultural alignment, and ethical governance.
 
Dr. Mohanty is the author of MISS OR TAKE: Mistakes in Life are Successes to Strive For, a compelling blend of autobiography, professional insights, and philosophical reflection. Structured around five thematic chapters—Life, Corporate, Level Up in Life, Involve to Evolve, and Evolution to Involution—the book draws on personal experiences, real-world case studies, and India’s ancient knowledge systems, including the Ramayana, Mahabharata, and Vedic teachings. Central to his philosophy is the belief that mistakes are not setbacks but stepping stones for innovation and growth. He introduces the idea of starting from “zero”—a metaphor for India's contribution to knowledge and a symbol of resilience, creativity, and infinite potential.
 
Dr. Mohanty’s work is a call to align modern management with timeless Indian values like Dharma and Karma, promoting leadership grounded in integrity, trust, and humility. Through his writing and professional journey, he inspires individuals and organizations to embrace continuous evolution, view constraints as catalysts, and cultivate a value-driven approach to success.