Master Leadership Lessons from Four Decades of Command Experience
In today’s unpredictable business environment, true leadership goes beyond strategy and expertise. It’s about composure under pressure, clarity amid chaos, and the ability to inspire trust when it matters most.
In this powerful session, Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain (Retd) - former Military Commander and Member of the National Disaster Management Authority shares leadership insights forged through four decades of commanding high-stakes operations across India and beyond.
Drawing from his experiences on the battlefield, Lt Gen Hasnain reveals how principles of command, courage, empathy, and teamwork can be applied to modern organizational challenges. Discover how to lead through uncertainty, make sound decisions with limited information, and build resilient, high-performing teams grounded in trust and purpose.
Learn how battlefield-tested leadership can transform the way you lead in business, teams, and life.
Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain (Retd)
Former Military Commander | Member, National Disaster Management Authority
Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain (Retd) is one of India’s most distinguished military leaders, with over four decades of service in the Indian Army. He has commanded troops in some of the most challenging environments — along the Line of Control, Line of Actual Control, and in counter-insurgency operations across Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, and Sri Lanka. Renowned as the architect of the Hearts Doctrine, he pioneered a people-centric leadership approach built on empathy, communication, and trust.
Currently serving as a Member of the National Disaster Management Authority, Lt Gen Hasnain brings his extensive command experience and strategic acumen to leadership development beyond the armed forces. A respected speaker and thought leader, he seamlessly bridges military wisdom with corporate leadership, offering powerful insights on leading with integrity, resilience, and purpose.
