A woman in a blue patterned kimono reading a book titled 'Leaders' in a busy indoor setting, with people, books, and a table with pink ribbons and a sanitizer bottle nearby.
Six women standing together indoors, holding copies of a book titled "Rewrite the Rules." They are dressed in colorful professional attire, with a presentation slide in the background that says "The Rules." The women are smiling and posing for the ph

Books By

RITU G. MEHRISH

Ritu G. Mehrish is an accomplished leadership coach, global speaker, and author who has authored two impactful books aimed at empowering leaders, especially women leaders in Asia.

Rewrite the Rules

How Women Leaders in Asia Are Changing the Leadership Paradigm

Co-authored with Rajita Saxena, Rewrite the Rules is a powerful call to action for Asian women leaders to challenge societal norms and redefine success on their own terms. It focuses on five core areas essential for thriving leadership: confidence, visibility, networking, balance, and defining success.

  • Published by Penguin Random House Southeast Asia (PRH SEA), February 2025

  • ISBN-13: 9789815204674

  • Available in paperback

Order now

Reviews for Rewrite The Rules

  • “Amidst the clutter of books on Leadership and DEI,  RewriteTheRules stands out for being authentic, well researched and most importantly REAL. ”

    — Mahalakshmi R, CHRO, Apollo Tyres

  • “Reading "Rewrite The Rules" felt like sitting in a room with a support group of trailblazing women, sharing our stories. I felt seen and heard. The insights and real-life stories shared in the book were relatable and offered a sense of camaraderie.”

    Josefhine Chitra, Head of Public Affairs, GOTO

  • “In a world fuelled by competition, I am always heartened to see many women supporting other women with wisdom and kindness, just like what Ritu is achieving with the book. May we continue to pay it forward by uplifting one another at every occasion!" 


    Chin Yin Ong, Chief People Officer, Grab

  • “Rewrite The Rules" is a compelling guide for women leaders in Asia. It captures the essence of leadership in an Asian context, offering practical advice and real-life stories that inspire and empower.”

    Su-Yen Wong
    Past Chairperson, Singapore Institute of Directors

  • “Rewrite the Rules” by Ritu Mehrish and Rajita Saxena is like the mentor you’ve always needed or the women’s support group that rallies you on. 

    Margot Balderas-Torres, EVP Mcdonalds, The Philippines

  • The authors offer a compelling take on integrating this concept holistically and inclusively while redefining today’s archaic rules of leadership in a tangible and thought-provoking way. A must read!”

    Mollie Rogers Jean De Dieu - Managing Director

    Singapore/Malaysia Longchamp

  • In "ReWrite The Rules",  Ritu and Rajita tackle a groundbreaking topic: a leadership guide specifically for Asian women. This long-overdue resource fills a critical gap in the market and offers a much-needed Asian perspective on navigating success.

    Meghna Saxena, Associate Director, IBM

A white book titled "Leader's Block" by Ritu G. Mehrish with a red maze pattern on the cover and subtitle "How Great Leaders Recover After They Stumble" and a foreword by Marshall Goldsmith.

Leader’s Block

How Great Leaders Recover After They Stumble

In Leader’s Block, Ritu explores the challenges and setbacks that leaders face but are rarely discussed. Through candid interviews and insights, she reveals how leaders can recognize and overcome their blocks to lead with renewed confidence.

  • Published by Penguin Random House Southeast Asia, May 2019

  • ISBN-13: 9789814867061

  • 272 pages

Order now

Reviews for Leader’s Block

  • In the book, Ritu has explored an aspect of leadership which we don’t often talk or hear about. The book is very engaging as it’s peppered with interesting narratives and anecdotes. My favourite chapter is “Leaders in action”. I highly recommend this book to all leaders irrespective of their background and experiences.

    ‘Tiger’ Tyagarajan, President and CEO, GENPACT

  • I am convinced that Leaders Block will become a common leadership phrase - and the world will become a much better place because of it as companies, organisations and leaders learn to identify, diagnose and treat Leaders Block. This is such an important book and it should be mandatory reading for all managers on all levels.”

    Fredrik Haren, Author of “The Idea Book”, included in “The 100 Best Business Books of All Time”

  • Ritu has explored the topic that is so prevalent and yet not talked about. The book is very relatable and talks to leaders at every level, helpful guidance in getting best out of people at work - highly recommendable!

    Sanjeev Narula, Senior Vice President, Pfizer

  • “The book talks about a very relevant topic in this fast-changing environment. Leaders and organizations cannot afford to ignore this phenomenon called “Leader’s Block” I would highly recommend it to leaders at all levels.”

    Akash Palkhiwala, Chief Financial Officer, Qualcomm

  • It brings home our own Leader’s Block moments and assuring to know that these are transitionary and moments for continuous growth.  This is the wellness prescription the coach has ordered!

    Zarina Stanford, Chief Marketing Officer, BlackAssociates

Four women participating in a panel discussion at a corporate event, seated on modern chairs in a high-rise office with large windows. A large screen behind them displays the text "Rewrite The Rules" and a banner to the right shows a group of women w
Five women standing together at a professional event, holding books titled 'Rewrite the Rules,' with a backdrop displaying the same title and a website address.
Woman in blue patterned jacket reading a book at a registration table with pink books and a hand sanitizer bottle, surrounded by other people at an indoor event.
Group of women socializing at a party or reception in an upscale venue with modern decor and a bar in the background.
Three women smiling and holding copies of a book titled "Rewrite the Rules" in front of a digital display with various motivational messages and images of groups of women.
Close-up of multiple copies of a book titled 'Rewrite the Rules' by Ritu G. Mehrish with Rajita Satyarth, placed on a dark surface with sunlight reflecting off the top.
Three women engaged in a panel discussion or interview in a modern setting with abstract art on the wall behind them. One woman on the right speaks into a microphone, while the other two women listen attentively.
A large group of diverse people gathered in a modern, well-lit indoor space for a social or professional event, with some seated at tables and others standing, smiling at the camera.
Two women hugging each other, one wearing glasses and a pink shirt, the other in dark clothing, at a social gathering inside a modern building with large windows.
A diverse group of people attending a presentation or meeting in a modern conference room, with a woman standing and speaking while others sit and listen.
A woman wearing glasses and a pink shirt signs a book on a table in a bookstore or event space, surrounded by others and shopping bags, with books and blueberries on the table.
Woman in a pink cardigan speaking into a microphone during a meeting, with a woman standing beside her and other seated attendees listening.