Praise
From INSEAD to Deutsche Telekom to Samsung — endorsements from people who’ve spent careers thinking about leadership, culture, and technology
“Leading Code is a refreshing take on leadership in a cross-cultural world. It reminds us that great leaders aren’t defined by personality type or background, but by their ability to reflect, learn, and grow. True influence comes from self-awareness, not position. Through candid storytelling and sharp observations, Reghu shows what it means to lead with emotional intelligence in a global, fast-changing world.”
— Erin Meyer
Author of The Culture Map and professor at INSEAD, France
“I love the honesty in every chapter. The way Reghu describes early protective patterns—and how these quietly become limiting beliefs—is deeply human. His reflections on how to lead without pretending to have all the answers come across as convictions shaped by consequence, not theory. The book reads less like advice and more like a leadership operating system tested under real pressure.”
— Janine Rensmann
Senior Vice President at Deutsche Telekom, Germany
“Leading Code reminds us of what really matters in the age of fast technology disruption and AI: As humans, we learn by being empathetically connected to others. A great book for anyone who loves to code, who loves to develop themselves, and who loves to develop others.”
— Claudia Nemat
Former Executive Board Member at Deutsche Telekom, Germany
“The book is a masterclass for technical professionals making the essential journey from Builder to Leader. Reghu’s lived experiences and insights make it deeply relatable, offering clear guidance for anyone aspiring to move from an individual contributor to an authentic leader. A highly recommended, practical guide.”
— Harsh Jegadeesan
Chief Publishing Officer at Springer Nature, Germany
“A precious guide that takes you by the hand and leads you step by step—from individual contributor to ambivert leadership, from insecurity to confidence, from the author’s personal experience to the reader’s personal growth. Filled with vivid imagery and stories, it makes you want to absorb it all in just a few days.”
— Paraskevi Spanoudaki
Commercial Strategy Lead at Cosmote Payments, Greece
“Drawing from his own journey and experiences, the author distills essential principles that will benefit both aspiring talent and seasoned executives on their path to becoming better leaders.”
— Sungho Yoon
Corporate Vice President at Samsung Electronics, South Korea