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"Kesh, or uncut hair, is of special importance in the Sikh religion. It is one of the ""five Ks""--traditional items that serve as symbols of faith and identity. As a thirty-five-year-old practicing Sikh, Jeet Bindra had never cut his hair or gone in public without a dastaar, or turban. But as rising star at the Chevron Corporation, when he was offered a major promotion that would require him, for safety reasons, to cut his hair and shave his beard, he faced one of the biggest dilemmas of his life: Should he keep his hair and potentially stall his career, or should he take a leap of faith and cut it, opening up a new range of possibilities? Crossing the Divide is Bindra's personal account of his journey from humble beginnings as rebellious boy in India who hated school, to graduate student at the University of Washington where he met the love of his life, to his climb up the corporate ladder to become the president of global manufacturing at Chevron. Along the way, he was a tireless advocate for inclusion and diversity, as well as a corporate innovator who helped turn underperforming organizations into industry leaders. This book provides key principles for success, giving practical advice on everything from being an effective manager and developing negotiating skills to turning adversity into advantage, all while offering important insights from Bindra's remarkable life and career. All proceeds from the sale of this book will be donated to support education for underprivileged children in India."

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This beautifully written book is a must-read on two fronts: First, it is an amazing story of an iconic leader, sometimes poignant but always inspirational. Second, it contains pragmatic advice gleaned from Jeet's life lessons that both rising and senior leaders will find transformative. Weaving together stories ranging from Jeet's blind math teacher, Kripal Dutt Joshi, to experiences from Kazakhstan to Australia to the Sudan, the book intersperses guidance on wide-ranging topics from safety to diversity & inclusion. This creates a rich tapestry of actions that one can take to be an agent of positive change. Above all, this book is a celebration of the triumph of the human spirit, one that readers will have a hard time putting down. --S. Shariq Yosufzai, retired President of Global Marketing and Vice President, Global Diversity, Chevron Corporation Jeet has shared some key insights to life and work in this book in a deeply personal and straightforward way. Anyone who reads this book is destined to find it worth the time invested in doing so. On a personal note, Jeet's impact on my life's journey will never be forgotten. --Bruce Chinn, President, Chevron Oronite In this book Jeet S. Bindra takes us on a journey from his humble beginnings in India to the C-suite. Transcending the obstacles that people who are members of a minority group face even today, Bindra describes how he helped influence the evolution of 'The Chevron Way' by creating a sense of belonging for all stakeholders. In reading this book you will come to appreciate the importance of diversity and inclusion as a bedrock to success and how it fundamentally changes the way organizations operate on all fronts, for the better. --Andrew Faas, author of From Bully to Bull's Eye: Move Your Organization Out of the Line of Fire It was an honor working for Jeet when he was president of refining for Chevron. Ten years later I found myself in the same role, drawing on many of the things I observed and learned from him. --Mike Coyle, President, Manufacturing, Chevron Corporation Jeet is a shining example of someone who captured the American Dream but never lost a sense of where he came from, the lessons he learned along the way, and the people who made it all possible. This book is a manuscript of how experiences shape character and value systems which are incredibly rare in today's world of Ferraris and Facebook. A must-read story about a man whom I continue to look up to and admire. --Bhavesh (Bob) Patel, CEO, LyondellBasell Jeet's strong leadership, friendship, and support throughout the many years we worked together at Chevron played a significant role in helping me develop, grow, and ultimately achieve my goal of becoming a senior human resources executive. Thanks, Jeet, for being such a positive influence and role model for so many people. --Greg Wagner, Vice President (retired), Human Resources, ChevronPhillips Chemical Company Jeet has a remarkable story to share from growing up in poverty in India to reaching the highest levels of corporate America. Intertwined with the defining moments in his personal and professional life are practical business principles that have been informed by his varied experiences and core values of honesty, transparency, and respect of all people regardless of race, ethnicity, orientation, or socioeconomic status. These business principles can be applied by professionals or entrepreneurs across industries and also serve as reminders that diverse and inclusive business practices lead to greater success. --Andrew Noone, Senior Vice President, UBS Financial Services

"""This beautifully written book is a must-read on two fronts: First, it is an amazing story of an iconic leader, sometimes poignant but always inspirational. Second, it contains pragmatic advice gleaned from Jeet's life lessons that both rising and senior leaders will find transformative. Weaving together stories ranging from Jeet's blind math teacher, Kripal Dutt Joshi, to experiences from Kazakhstan to Australia to the Sudan, the book intersperses guidance on wide-ranging topics from safety to diversity & inclusion. This creates a rich tapestry of actions that one can take to be an agent of positive change. Above all, this book is a celebration of the triumph of the human spirit, one that readers will have a hard time putting down."" --S. Shariq Yosufzai, retired President of Global Marketing and Vice President, Global Diversity, Chevron Corporation ""Jeet has shared some key insights to life and work in this book in a deeply personal and straightforward way. Anyone who reads this book is destined to find it worth the time invested in doing so. On a personal note, Jeet's impact on my life's journey will never be forgotten."" --Bruce Chinn, President, Chevron Oronite ""In this book Jeet S. Bindra takes us on a journey from his humble beginnings in India to the C-suite. Transcending the obstacles that people who are members of a minority group face even today, Bindra describes how he helped influence the evolution of 'The Chevron Way' by creating a sense of belonging for all stakeholders. In reading this book you will come to appreciate the importance of diversity and inclusion as a bedrock to success and how it fundamentally changes the way organizations operate on all fronts, for the better."" --Andrew Faas, author of From Bully to Bull's Eye: Move Your Organization Out of the Line of Fire ""It was an honor working for Jeet when he was president of refining for Chevron. Ten years later I found myself in the same role, drawing on many of the things I observed and learned from him."" --Mike Coyle, President, Manufacturing, Chevron Corporation ""Jeet is a shining example of someone who captured the American Dream but never lost a sense of where he came from, the lessons he learned along the way, and the people who made it all possible. This book is a manuscript of how experiences shape character and value systems which are incredibly rare in today's world of Ferraris and Facebook. A must-read story about a man whom I continue to look up to and admire."" --Bhavesh (Bob) Patel, CEO, LyondellBasell ""Jeet's strong leadership, friendship, and support throughout the many years we worked together at Chevron played a significant role in helping me develop, grow, and ultimately achieve my goal of becoming a senior human resources executive. Thanks, Jeet, for being such a positive influence and role model for so many people."" --Greg Wagner, Vice President (retired), Human Resources, ChevronPhillips Chemical Company ""Jeet has a remarkable story to share from growing up in poverty in India to reaching the highest levels of corporate America. Intertwined with the defining moments in his personal and professional life are practical business principles that have been informed by his varied experiences and core values of honesty, transparency, and respect of all people regardless of race, ethnicity, orientation, or socioeconomic status. These business principles can be applied by professionals or entrepreneurs across industries and also serve as reminders that diverse and inclusive business practices lead to greater success."" --Andrew Noone, Senior Vice President, UBS Financial Services"

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