Hop, Skip, and Jump to Leadership 2.0: Simple ideas to make you a better leader by Jagannatha Rao Palukuri
- Dr. Vineet Gera
- Mar 24
- 2 min read
Leadership has always been a critical factor in personal and professional success, but the challenges of the modern world demand a fresh perspective. In his updated book, Hop, Skip, and Jump to Leadership 2.0, Jagannatha Rao Palukuri provides actionable insights to help leaders navigate today’s complex business landscape.
Why Leadership 2.0?
The past few years have reshaped how we work and lead. The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted businesses, accelerated remote and hybrid work models, and introduced unprecedented uncertainty. Add to that economic downturns and rapid technological advancements, and it’s clear that leaders must adapt—or risk falling behind.
Palukuri’s revised edition addresses these challenges with new chapters on empathy and mindset, along with key takeaways at the end of each section. Drawing from 25 years of experience, research, and interactions with global leaders, he distills leadership into 12 essential competencies.
Key Leadership Lessons from the Book
1. Value System: The Foundation of Leadership
Great leadership starts with strong personal values. Palukuri shares lessons from his grandfather and early life, emphasizing how integrity and ethics shape decision-making.
2. Resolving Conflicts with NSAID
Conflicts are inevitable, but how we handle them defines our leadership. The NSAID framework offers a structured approach to easing tensions and fostering collaboration.
3. The Art of Influencing
Influence isn’t about authority—it’s about trust, communication, and emotional intelligence. This chapter explores the traits that make leaders naturally persuasive.
4. Purpose & Goals: A Roadmap to Success
Setting and achieving goals requires discipline. Palukuri shares his personal strategies for staying focused and motivated, even in uncertain times.
5. The Power of Networking
Your network is your net worth. The book highlights how meaningful connections can open doors and accelerate career growth.
6. DECISION: A Framework for Better Choices
Indecision can be costly. The DECISION acronym helps leaders make confident, well-informed choices.
7. Managing Crises with Gratitude
Crises test leadership resilience. Palukuri shares personal stories of professional setbacks and how gratitude helped him bounce back stronger.
8. Managing Emotions with CODES
Emotions drive behavior. Understanding the CODES of neurochemicals can help leaders regulate their reactions and inspire their teams.
9. Building Resilience
Resilience isn’t innate—it’s built through experience. This chapter provides practical steps to develop mental toughness in both personal and professional life.
10. Collaboration: Overcoming Barriers with BELITTLE
Why do teams struggle to collaborate? The BELITTLE framework identifies common pitfalls and offers solutions.
11. Empathy: The New Leadership Superpower (New Chapter!)
Empathy is no longer optional—it’s a necessity. Palukuri breaks down the three types of empathy and why many leaders suppress this crucial skill.
12. Mindset: Fixed vs. Growth (New Chapter!)
Your mindset shapes your success. This chapter explores how adopting a growth mindset can transform leadership effectiveness.
Who Should Read This Book?
Aspiring leaders looking to build foundational skills.
Managers and executives navigating hybrid work and economic uncertainty.
Entrepreneurs seeking to lead with vision and resilience.
Anyone who wants to understand the evolving dynamics of leadership.
Hop, Skip, and Jump to Leadership 2.0 is more than just a book—it’s a practical guide for modern leaders. By blending personal anecdotes, research-backed insights, and actionable frameworks, Palukuri makes leadership accessible to everyone.
Whether you read it cover-to-cover or jump straight to the most relevant chapters, this book will challenge you to unlearn outdated habits and embrace Leadership 2.0.
