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Subramaniam Sundaram

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Subramaniam Sundaram

Service

MAK Plywood Industries (P) Limited

Important decision

Mostly business and work life related. To start my on my own is a decision that is on priority. Have started to run a play school last year, run by my wife. Plan to start an eatery soon. Look forward to it.

Brief description about me

An Engineered Wood Panel Industry Sales Professional. Love to read and learn new concepts. Enjoy spending time with children.

Initiative to develop a country

Talk, write about their experiences. Lead by example. Avoid wasteful expenditure. Plough back into work and charity what is earned. Avoid paying bribes.

Degree that I recommend

A dream to study management at one of the IIM's. Also want to do a course in cooking.

Important lesson learned

Focus and be the best at whatever you do. Always keep smiling and be the best. If anybody can, I CAN. It is more important to be beautiful from inside.

My family background

Middle class, service oriented.

My achievements

All of them, Highest in sales, Best in branding, Trustworthy when it comes to advice personal and professional.

Influenced by

My Mom and Dad ,Sachin Tendulkar, Vinod Kambli, One who focused and took the opportunity and another who frittered his talent away .Gandhiji,Great Leader, to have channelised a whole nation towards a goal. We find it difficult to harness a few people towards a common corporate goal.Capt. James Kirk - Star Trek.Dr. Philip Kotler - Marketing Guru. Peter F Drucker - Marketing Guru. Sir.Roger G Bannister - 1st to run the under a minute mile. Dalai Lama and also many more, because there is no one perfect person and all of them have something to teach you.

Qualities needed to become a successful leader

Trust your people, Delegation, Do not micro manage, Know the way, leading becomes easier.

My strongest skill

Patience, People skills, Analysis.

Thoughts on Education system of our country

a. It is good.
b. Our value system needs to be looked into before the same.
c. More weightage to be given to concepts.
d. Practical examples to elucidate concepts would be ideal.

Couple of years from now

As an entrepreneur.

Ensuring success

Learn everyday, Accept Change.

My role model

My mother,Patience, Frugality, Love, Care, Values, God Fearing, Savings on a small budget, Manages home, hubby and children. Read my book on her in a couple of years from now. You'll have to buy it.

More about myself

I wish to write a blog and do my Phd in Marketing.