Keep the Doors Open

Keep the Doors Open

On my journey, I stumbled upon particles of gold—

tiny, radiant, untouched,

glittering with the brilliance of purity itself.

 

The goldsmiths looked upon them and said:

“Let us craft ornaments from this treasure.”

And with wisdom they added:

“To give it strength, we must mix in a little copper.”

 

Now, as proposals arrive from renowned publishers,

a question stirs within me:

Should Value-Based Leadership remain pure gold,

shining in its raw brilliance?

Or should it be shaped into ornaments,

fortified with copper—

through editing and refinement,

book blurbs and SEO checks,

promotions and launch events—

so that it may endure,

be worn, and reach many hands?

 

This is the choice before me as an author:

• To self-publish, preserving its untouched purity.

• Or to entrust it to established publishers,

who may add their copper,

giving it polish, strength, and longevity.

 

After deep reflection, 

and as I am a Published Author,

I have chosen to self-publish first.

This path allows me to retain the essence of my writing,

to let the book breathe in its own voice,

and to listen to the response of readers.

 

In the coming months, I will refine the manuscript further—

streamlining its length,

adapting certain references for a global readership,

and ensuring its resonance across cultures.

 

Yet, Dear Readers,

and Dear Leaders,

Value-Based Leadership will walk its own way.

Whether as a bar of pure gold

or as a crafted ornament,

it will arrive at your doorsteps,

step into your drawing halls,

and invite itself into your conversations.

Please—keep the doors open.

 

Dr. Mahendra Ingale @ Jalgaon on Jan 13, 2026

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