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Enlightened Leadership

Inside Bhutan's Inspiring Transition from Monarchy to Democracy

Tshering Tobgay

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English
Penguin Random House SEA
20 May 2025
Discover the transformative power of wisdom, courage, and compassion in Enlightened Leadership by Tshering Tobgay, Bhutan's esteemed Prime Minister and TED Talks sensation. Through Bhutan's unique approach to climate change, its peaceful transition to democracy and its administration based on Gross National Happiness, you'll learn from his firsthand experience how these traditional qualities unlock the potential for positive change, unity and powerful action.

This book offers invaluable insights into leadership that combines ancient wisdom and modern best practices, blending timeless guidance from the past with today's principles for effective governance. By emphasising the role of selfless service, it vividly recounts how these qualities foster enlightened leadership, and how they have seen Bhutan through a tumultuous past and a present defined by the uncertainty of climate change-a process that continues to be selflessly led with wisdom, courage and compassion by its revered Kings.

As he takes you through his personal experiences growing up and entering the civil service and political arena, his clear and impassioned storytelling will open up the wondrous land of Bhutan to readers. You'll witness a country deeply rooted in tradition yet boldly preparing for the future, offering profound lessons on leadership, change and resilience.
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Imprint:   Penguin Random House SEA
Country of Publication:   Singapore
Dimensions:   Height: 233mm,  Width: 154mm,  Spine: 20mm
Weight:   414g
ISBN:   9789815162011
ISBN 10:   9815162012
Pages:   288
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Dasho Tshering Tobgay is a Bhutanese politician, environmentalist, and cultural advocate having served as Bhutan's first leader of the opposition party from 2008 to 2013, and as Prime Minister from 2013 to 2018. He is currently the Prime Minister of Bhutan, after winning the elections in 2023. Dasho Tshering was a civil servant before he joined active politics. He was the first official to resign from his work to take part in his country's transition to a parliamentary democracy. He was responsible for establishing the People's Democratic Party as the first registered political party in Bhutan and continues to serve as its president. As an advocate of Gross National Happiness, he has spoken about conservation, climate change, poverty, democracy and happiness in various international conferences. He is currently writing a book on his personal experiences on happiness, leadership and Bhutan's successful transition to democracy.

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