Mindset Masters Awards 2025 (S2)

Welcome to Mindset Masters Awards 2025 (S2) — the second set of powerful voices pushing for growth, change, and self-belief. In this part, we shine a light on more authors who are helping others build strong habits, heal from within, and grow in both life and work. Their stories and lessons are simple, direct, and full of purpose. If you’ve ever felt stuck or unsure, their words can help you move forward. Let these books remind you: mindset matters — and it can change everything.

Strong minds. Simple lessons. 2025’s best.

Shikha Bajaj – Own Your Color

Shikha Bajaj is a global transformation leader, award-winning author, and senior executive with 25+ years of driving innovation across industries. She pioneered MIT’s open courseware and leads AI projects improving access. Founder of the Own Your Color movement and creator of the M.E.N.T.O.R.™ framework, she empowers thousands, especially women, to turn adversity into advantage. Shikha has won 10+ global awards recently, including Empowered Woman of the Year and America’s Top 20 Women of Excellence. Her book, Own Your Color, guides readers to build confidence, embrace challenges, and lead with purpose for lasting impact.

Jacob Jose – Words of Affirmation

Jacob Jose is the CEO and Managing Director of a leading Material Handling Systems company, known for 100% in-house design and manufacturing. An ISB graduate, his rise from a junior official shows his dedication and vision. He follows the 3 H’s: Honesty, Humility, and Hard Work, which bring out the best in people and the company. Jacob is passionate about renewable energy and afforestation for a cleaner planet. His book, Words of Affirmation, helps readers build a positive mindset, boosting confidence and focus to overcome challenges and lead with integrity.

Mandeep Singh – Move Your Cheese

Mandeep Singh is an Army veteran with over 35 years of experience. He holds postgraduate degrees in Defence Studies, History, and an MBA. Fluent in six languages, Mandeep is an avid history reader and author of more than ten books, contributing to Indian and international journals. His book, Move Your Cheese: What You Need to Do to Stay Ahead, helps readers adjust to change and uncertainty. It guides those stuck in unfulfilling jobs or overwhelmed by life’s pace to develop a flexible mindset, embrace change, and take control of their personal and professional growth for a better future.

Krishnan C.A. – The Happiness Flywheel

Krishnan C.A. is a senior corporate leader and author with global experience in digital transformation. An IIM Ahmedabad alumnus and gold medalist in engineering, he blends business strategy, research, and spiritual wisdom. His debut book, The Happiness Flywheel, was Amazon’s #1 bestseller in happiness. Rooted in corporate insights, psychology, and the Bhagavad Gita, the book offers a seven-part framework to help readers balance success and fulfillment. It guides professionals to develop positive habits, find purpose, and build resilience, helping them stay focused and joyful without burnout in today’s fast-paced world.

Dr. Raj CN Thiagarajan – Play Innovation

Dr. Raj CN Thiagarajan’s Play Innovation helps change a reader’s mindset by encouraging them to see play as a powerful tool for creativity and problem-solving. It teaches how to approach challenges with curiosity and openness rather than fear or routine. The book inspires readers to break free from fixed thinking, embrace new ideas, and develop habits that support innovation. Using practical strategies and real-life examples, it helps readers build confidence in their creative abilities and encourages a positive, flexible attitude toward change and growth in both personal and professional life.

Dr. CB Rao – Personal Mastery

Dr. Rao’s book Personal Mastery helps readers develop a mindset focused on growth and self-improvement. It encourages looking within to understand strengths and weaknesses and to align personal goals with values. By following the frameworks, readers learn to build self-awareness, self-discipline, and confidence, which leads to better control over emotions and actions. This mindset shift helps people handle challenges calmly and respond thoughtfully. The book also stresses the importance of strong relationships and positive behaviors to succeed both personally and professionally. Overall, it guides readers to take charge of their lives with clarity and purpose for lasting fulfillment.

Aruna Rajshekhar – Mindset of Powerful Women

Aruna Rajshekhar’s Mindset of Powerful Women guides women to take control of their lives with confidence and independence. The book changes the reader’s mindset by encouraging self-reliance in happiness, finances, and decisions. It highlights the value of a growth mindset, setting boundaries, and balancing success with family well-being. Through real stories, it shows how to recover from setbacks and build strong relationships based on cooperation, not competition. This book helps women see that true power comes from being successful while staying grounded, promoting happiness, financial freedom, and healthy relationships for a fulfilling life.

With these stories, growth feels within reach.

This closes the second and final part of the Mindset Masters Awards 2025. The voices we’ve heard across both parts show us that success isn’t about where you come from — it’s about how you think and act. Each author has given us something useful to apply in daily life — be it confidence, focus, healing, or discipline. Keep their words close. Read them again when needed. Growth doesn’t happen in a day, but with the right mindset, it does happen. Keep learning, keep trying — and keep moving forward with strength and honesty.