“What do you want to be when you grow up?” In India, all of us have been asked this question by assorted aunts and uncles. Most common responses include - Doctor, Engineer, Lawyer, Chartered Accountant, sometimes vet and nowadays, YouTuber. Growing up, did you ever want to be a politician? You think I’m crazy. My guest today is a 3rd generation politician in Uttar Pradesh. Rahul Kaushik, a design consultant with a master’s degree from IIT Bombay, chucked it all to carry forward the legacy of his father. Today, he is the Pradesh Karyakarini Sadasya, Samajwadi Party. 

In a profession where the chances of being elected are less than 1% and where there is constant public scrutiny; a different kind of weapon is at play – a soft power. Rahul says, being clear about the purpose, knowing your goals, building consensus, developing keen observation, and really listening to people’s needs are the ingredients to success as a politician. Come to think of it, these apply to any profession minus 24x7 surveillance and constant judgment.

Interact with Rahul here: https://facebook.com/rahul.kaushik