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Ankur Warikoo, Entrepreneur, Content Creator
Rajiv Talreja, India’s MSME Business Coach & Founder, Quantum Leap Learning Solutions
Ron Kaufman, Author of New York Times bestseller Uplifting Service
Written with deep honesty and experience, Ditch the Sugar Coating challenges everything we think we know about Recognition. Nidhi reminds us that behind every high-performing team lies a simple truth: people want to be seen, valued, and remembered.
Ron Kaufman, Author of New York Times bestseller Uplifting Service
Rajiv Talreja, India’s MSME Business Coach & Founder, Quantum Leap Learning Solutions
Ron Kaufman, Author of New York Times bestseller Uplifting Service
Ditch the Sugar Coating is an uplifting wake-up call for every leader who truly wants to serve. Recognition isn’t about programs or policies—it’s about taking action to create real value for the people around you. Nidhi Jain Seth shows us how small, sincere moments of appreciation can spark big shifts in culture, trust, and performance. T
Ditch the Sugar Coating is an uplifting wake-up call for every leader who truly wants to serve. Recognition isn’t about programs or policies—it’s about taking action to create real value for the people around you. Nidhi Jain Seth shows us how small, sincere moments of appreciation can spark big shifts in culture, trust, and performance. This book is a gift of clarity and care in a world that too often settles for shallow applause.
Rajiv Talreja, India’s MSME Business Coach & Founder, Quantum Leap Learning Solutions
Rajiv Talreja, India’s MSME Business Coach & Founder, Quantum Leap Learning Solutions
Rajiv Talreja, India’s MSME Business Coach & Founder, Quantum Leap Learning Solutions
Nidhi has broken down the science and the art of recognition for every leader who truly cares. You’ll see your people differently after reading this book. Ditch the Sugar Coating is probably the finest work of wisdom around giving recognition that I’ve come across in the longest time.
Suren, Founder & CEO, Success Gyan
Rajiv Talreja, India’s MSME Business Coach & Founder, Quantum Leap Learning Solutions
Rajiv Talreja, India’s MSME Business Coach & Founder, Quantum Leap Learning Solutions
Ditch the Sugar Coating is a refreshing guide on the true art of Recognition. It emphasizes why acknowledging people genuinely is essential for building deep meaningful connections. Simple yet powerful, it is a must read for leaders & founders who want to build happy high performing teams.
Rajesh Setty, Entrepreneur, Teacher, Author of Smart, but Stuck and 19 books
Verne Harnish, Founder Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) and author of numerous books on Scaling Up
Rajesh Setty, Entrepreneur, Teacher, Author of Smart, but Stuck and 19 books
Ditch the Sugar-Coating is not just a book, it’s a mirror held up to our broken beliefs about Recognition, success, and human connection. With raw honesty and hard-earned wisdom, Nidhi draws from two decades of entrepreneurial grit to unravel the messy truths we hide behind policies, programs, and polite applause.
This book challenges lead
Ditch the Sugar-Coating is not just a book, it’s a mirror held up to our broken beliefs about Recognition, success, and human connection. With raw honesty and hard-earned wisdom, Nidhi draws from two decades of entrepreneurial grit to unravel the messy truths we hide behind policies, programs, and polite applause.
This book challenges leaders, teammates, and even families to stop the performative praise and start giving real, thoughtful, human Recognition. If you’re ready to replace shallow gestures with meaningful impact, this book is your wake-up call.
Samir Krishan Modi, Founder Modicare
Verne Harnish, Founder Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) and author of numerous books on Scaling Up
Rajesh Setty, Entrepreneur, Teacher, Author of Smart, but Stuck and 19 books
This isn’t another feel-good guide wrapped in corporate clichés. It’s raw. It’s honest. And it’s exactly what today’s leaders need to hear. With sharp reflections and powerful truths, Ditch the Sugar Coating gets real about Recognition—not as a strategy, but as a human necessity. So simple. So real. This book just makes sense. Read it, and you won’t lead the same way again.
Peter Hinssen, Keynote Speaker, Best Selling Author, Serial Entrepreneur
Verne Harnish, Founder Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) and author of numerous books on Scaling Up
Verne Harnish, Founder Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) and author of numerous books on Scaling Up
Technological innovation will rewrite every industry in the world. But even in a future driven by algorithms and speed, what truly powers organizations is deeply human: recognition, connection, and meaning. Ditch the Sugar Coating is a bold reminder that leaders who master both technology and the human heartbeat will truly shape the companies of tomorrow.
Verne Harnish, Founder Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) and author of numerous books on Scaling Up
Verne Harnish, Founder Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) and author of numerous books on Scaling Up
Verne Harnish, Founder Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) and author of numerous books on Scaling Up
A must-read for leaders who want to scale culture with revenue. With simple stories and anecdotes, Ditch the Sugar Coating brings clarity to much misunderstood levers of building culture: Recognition & Appreciation. Excellent Book.
Sanjeev Bikhchandani, Founder & Executive Vice Chairman Info Edge
Sanjeev Bikhchandani, Founder & Executive Vice Chairman Info Edge
Sanjeev Bikhchandani, Founder & Executive Vice Chairman Info Edge
If you believe people are your greatest asset, this book shows you how to actually act on that belief. Not with grand gestures, but through small, intentional moments that build trust and loyalty.
Mukul Jain, Founder and CEO, HONO
Sanjeev Bikhchandani, Founder & Executive Vice Chairman Info Edge
Sanjeev Bikhchandani, Founder & Executive Vice Chairman Info Edge
Ditch the Sugar Coating by Nidhi Jain Seth is a powerful and honest book that talks about the true meaning of Recognition.
Through her own life experiences from dealing with long-term pain to working with the corporate world Nidhi shows why genuine appreciation matters so much.
This book helps readers understand that real Recognition isn’t
Ditch the Sugar Coating by Nidhi Jain Seth is a powerful and honest book that talks about the true meaning of Recognition.
Through her own life experiences from dealing with long-term pain to working with the corporate world Nidhi shows why genuine appreciation matters so much.
This book helps readers understand that real Recognition isn’t just about rewards or fancy programs. It’s about small, thoughtful actions that build trust, connection, and happiness at work and in life. With simple examples, relatable stories, and useful tips, the book gives leaders and team members practical ways to show appreciation every day. It encourages people to move beyond fake praise and really see and value each other.
Ditch the Sugar Coating is more than a guide for the workplace; it’s a reminder of how kindness, gratitude, and understanding can make a big difference in how we live and work together.
Sanah Singh Tomar, Executive Coach (ICF-MCC)
Sanjeev Bikhchandani, Founder & Executive Vice Chairman Info Edge
Sanah Singh Tomar, Executive Coach (ICF-MCC)
It is clear that Nidhi has written this book from the core of her heart, a heart that deeply believes in the goodness of people. Her passion shines through every page as she gently guides the reader toward a profound understanding of what Recognition truly means.
This book isn't just about workplace appreciation or leadership techniques, i
It is clear that Nidhi has written this book from the core of her heart, a heart that deeply believes in the goodness of people. Her passion shines through every page as she gently guides the reader toward a profound understanding of what Recognition truly means.
This book isn't just about workplace appreciation or leadership techniques, it's about human connection. Nidhi gently reminds us that Recognition is simple, powerful, and universal. EVERY leader, whether seasoned or just starting out, can benefit from the wisdom and experiences she shares.
At its core, the book carries a message that resonates deeply: every person wants to be truly seen and valued. Nidhi not only helps you understand this but empowers you with the tools to make it happen in your own life and work.
A heartfelt and inspiring read, one that I would recommend to anyone looking to lead with empathy, connect more meaningfully, or simply understand the human need to be acknowledged
Muniinder K. Anand, President Chrysalis HRD
Sanjeev Bikhchandani, Founder & Executive Vice Chairman Info Edge
Sanah Singh Tomar, Executive Coach (ICF-MCC)
In my experience I’ve seen firsthand how meaningful Recognition can unlock potential and spark connection. Nidhi’s message is simple but profound: Recognition isn’t a trophy for the few, but a language every leader must learn to speak.
This book is a gift to anyone who believes that the heart of any great workplace is its people and that t
In my experience I’ve seen firsthand how meaningful Recognition can unlock potential and spark connection. Nidhi’s message is simple but profound: Recognition isn’t a trophy for the few, but a language every leader must learn to speak.
This book is a gift to anyone who believes that the heart of any great workplace is its people and that the small moments of appreciation often leave the biggest impact.