Aravind Sakthivel — author, technologist and Chief AI Officer — has announced the launch of his latest book, The Leadership Trap: Why Smart Leaders Fall Into 3 Death Spirals and How to Break Free, set for worldwide release on Amazon in January 2026.
Built on more than two decades of hands-on executive leadership and supported by comprehensive corporate research, the book shines a light on the unseen traps that cause even the most capable leaders to falter.
Through sharp analysis, illustrative case studies and practical diagnostic models, The Leadership Trap demonstrates how leadership breakdowns typically follow recurring behavioural patterns that Aravind defines as The 3 Death Spirals.
“Leadership failure rarely arrives as a single catastrophe,” said Aravind Sakthivel. “It builds quietly, through traps that feel rational in the moment. This book exposes those traps and equips leaders with practical frameworks to break free.”
Designed as a dual-purpose handbook, the book serves both as a diagnostic resource and an action-focused toolkit for executives navigating complex challenges, senior leaders addressing cultural or performance barriers, and HR teams and coaches supporting those at risk of derailing. Entrepreneurs striving to build strong, high-trust organisations will also find it particularly valuable.
For more information, visit www.aravindsakthivel.com/leadershiptrap.
