Mom, Across the Miles
Life & Leadership Lessons – One Call At A Time
Mom, Across the Miles is a heartfelt tribute and a powerful call to action – blending personal memoir, cultural reflection, and leadership insight to show how the quiet wisdom of maternal figures can shape lives, communities, and organizations. Written for reflective leaders, caregivers, and anyone shaped by the nurturing presence of a mother, this book champions values like empathy, resilience, inclusion, and purpose – at home, at work, and across the world.
The Goal
The goal of this book isn’t just to share my experiences; it’s to spark reflection on the lessons and the wisdom your own parents have passed down to you. These stories aren’t meant to sit in the corner of your personal life; they are meant to flow into your professional world, because life and work aren’t two separate spheres to balance; they’re threads of the same fabric. If, at any moment while reading, you find yourself smiling or thinking, “This feels familiar… this reminds me of my own life,” then I know I’ve done what I set out to do.
Table of contents
Explore the themes and chapters that shape the story.
Chapters
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Chapter I: Unconditional Love
2
Chapter II: Equality
3
Chapter III: A Reflection of Maya
4
Chapter IV: Respect
5
Chapter V: Nurture The Resources
6
Chapter VI: A Nurse
About the author
Vivek Sinha
Vivek Sinha is an analytics professional, mentor, and first-time author based in Minnesota, where he leads strategic initiatives at Medtronic. Born in India and shaped by the values of family, culture, and purpose-driven leadership, he brings a global perspective to his work and writing.
What readers said
★★★★★
True leadership starts with listening, and few people capture that better than Vivek Sinha in this heartfelt tribute. His mother’s lessons, born from everyday conversations, offer powerful insights into how empathy, resilience, and curiosity can shape a leader’s journey.
– Geoff Martha, Chairman & CEO, Medtronic
★★★★★
A beautiful reflection of one mother’s intentional approach to teach her son life lessons and skills that have taken him far only because he listened and applied them thoughtfully over the years both personally and professionally.
– Greg Wetzel, Head of Global Service Parts Planning, GE HealthCare
★★★★★
Mom, Across the Miles is more than a tribute; it is an instructive guide for readers seeking to lead with empathy, resilience, and purpose. The insights imparted through his mother’s teachings transcend cultural and generational boundaries, offering timeless principles that readers can apply to their own personal growth and professional leadership journeys.
– Danielle Hansen, President, Strategic Training Endeavors; Clinical Professor, University of St. Thomas
★★★★★
Mom, Across the Miles is a beautiful and inspiring tribute to the power of a mother’s love. With warmth and wisdom, it reminds us that a mother’s influence transcends distance, time, and culture – shaping who we are and who we become. This book speaks to the heart of every reader, no matter where they come from, offering both comfort and inspiration. It also reminded me of my own mother’s wisdom and love, which continue to shape the person I am today and inspire me to be the best mother I can for my own children. A truly universal celebration of the bond between mothers and children.”
– Jennifer Kirk, Chief Executive Officer, Exubrion Therapeutics & Independent Director – Sempra (SRE), Republic Services (RSG)
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