“In today’s world, all business success is interim. If you are a leader, the only competitive advantage you have is the combination of hearts and brains — yours, your people, your business partners, and your customers — that can produce happiness and success again and again.

I, too, have experienced the beauty of connection, great conversation, and spontaneous laughter flowing during a meal infused with the spirit of welcome.

As you read this book by my dear friend and business partner, Gautam, you will be startled out of your old conditioning by a whole new set of possibilities of you breaking bread to build meaningful, lasting, and loyal professional friendships.

I have had the pleasure of breaking bread with Gautam, be it a home-cooked meal at his place in both Dubai and Mumbai, to celebratory dinners together in various countries in Europe, Gulf, and Asia exploring the local cuisines.

Are you ready to change the way you build relationships with the people who matter in your life personally and professionally?”