Power isn’t found
in playing along,
it’s found in speaking
what hasn’t been said.

Books by Ritu G. Mehrish

Rewrite the Rules

How Women Leaders in Asia Are Changing the Leadership Paradigm

Co-authored with Rajita Saxena, “Rewrite the Rules” is a heartfelt invitation to Asian women leaders to let go of inherited expectations and lead in a way that truly reflects who they are. Drawing on real stories and lived experiences, the book explores five core pillars that support authentic leadership: confidence, visibility, networking, balance, and growth.

  • Published by Penguin Random House Southeast Asia (PRH SEA), in October 2024. 

  • The book made it to ‘The Straits Time’ best seller list. The book was a finalist for the Singapore Book Awards in the Best Professional Title category for 2024-25.

Rewrite the rules of leadership. Your way.

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Leader’s Block

How Great Leaders Recover After They Stumble

"Leader’s Block" uncovers the silent struggles of high-performing leaders who hit a plateau—but can’t admit it. Through candid interviews and real stories, Ritu reveals how to recognize, navigate, and overcome these blocks to lead with clarity and renewed confidence. It’s a wake-up call for every leader who’s ever felt stuck but couldn’t find the words—or the courage—to say it out loud.

  • Published by Penguin Random House Southeast Asia (PRH SEA), in May 2019. 

  • With a powerful foreword by Marshall Goldsmith, # 1 Leadership Thinker in the world.

Overcome the plateau. Lead with power.

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As Featured In

Together, these books chart a bold path — from understanding the inner barriers that hold leaders back to reimagining leadership for a more inclusive, balanced future.