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The Paradox of Inescapable Ownership by Deepak Rajaninath Mokashi is a bold and penetrating exploration of leadership in a world where responsibility cannot be sidestepped, outsourced, or indefinitely deferred.
This book confronts the unsettling truth that even when leaders avoid taking action, delegate decisions, or deny accountability, they remain tethered to the outcomes—often invisibly and inexorably. Mokashi takes readers on a journey through the many faces of ownership: the quiet weight of unspoken decisions, the moral fog of collective responsibility, the emotional toll of knowing too much, and the haunting legacy of choices that continue to echo long after leaders have left the room.
Far from offering easy prescriptions, this work explores the paradoxes that define ethical leadership: when stepping back creates strength, when refusal creates obligation, and when detachment deepens responsibility. With striking clarity, Mokashi maps the landscape of modern leadership, uncovering the subtle traps of over-responsibility, the weaponization of blame, and the seduction of a "blame-free" culture.
What sets this book apart is its integration of strategic, emotional, ethical, and even spiritual dimensions into a cohesive framework that leaders can apply to navigate complex realities. Drawing on compelling case studies, insightful models, and reflective practices, The Paradox of Inescapable Ownership challenges readers to rethink what it truly means to lead responsibly—not just for today’s outcomes, but for the long shadow their decisions cast over teams, systems, and future generations.
This is a book for leaders who are ready to hold the full weight of their role—consciously, courageously, and wisely.
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Deepak Mokashi
Deepak Rajaninath Mokashi is a distinguished professional with 40+ years of expertise in engineering, shipbuilding, corporate management, and strategic planning. A Chartered Engineer and Fellow of the Institution of Engineers, Institution of Marine Engineers, and Institution of Valuers, his technical proficiency spans shipbuilding, project planning, ERP, and quality control. In corporate management, he has optimized production schedules, drafted MDL’s corporate plan, and led strategic initiatives shaping the organisation's success. As Technical Advisor to the Chairman & MD of Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL), he offers deep insights into organisational transformation and risk management. Mokashi has significantly contributed to national defence, including serving on India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier project negotiations, co-opted by the Ministry of Defence. As Member Secretary of the Society of Defence Technologists, he fosters knowledge-sharing across leading defence organisations. His diplomatic service includes over three years as First Secretary at the Indian Embassy in Moscow, managing national projects. In arbitration, he served as the sole technical expert in a key ONGC-Reliance Naval case. Mokashi has authored numerous technical papers and five books, blending corporate strategy, leadership, ethics, resilience, and the Bhagavad Geeta’s modern relevance.
