The Power of MORE by R. Manoj Kumar is an inspiring collection of fifty true stories that explores a simple yet powerful idea: meaningful excellence often begins when ordinary people choose to do a little more than what is expected.
Drawing from more than three decades of professional experience across hospitality, retail, cafés, petrol stations, healthcare, IT, and ITES, the book brings together stories of people who rarely receive the spotlight. Waiters, cashiers, security guards, sales associates, housekeepers, mechanics, and other everyday professionals become the true protagonists of these experiences.
THE POWER OF GOING BEYOND
At the centre of the book is the belief that success does not always come from dramatic actions or extraordinary achievements. Sometimes, it is created through small and consistent choices—listening more carefully, taking greater ownership, showing genuine care, or simply making the additional effort when it would be easier not to.
Each story presents a different perspective on what it means to go beyond expectations. Some moments are warm and entertaining, while others offer practical lessons in customer service, leadership, teamwork, selling, workplace behaviour, and professional growth.
LESSONS FROM REAL EXPERIENCES
One of the book’s strengths is its connection to everyday professional life. Rather than presenting theoretical lessons, R. Manoj Kumar uses real experiences to demonstrate how individual actions can influence customers, colleagues, teams, and organisations.
For leaders and managers, the stories highlight the importance of recognising people and creating environments where employees feel motivated to contribute beyond the minimum. For business owners and professionals, they provide practical reminders about service, responsibility, consistency, and the value of human connection.
For readers outside the corporate world, the message remains equally relevant. The idea of doing “more” can apply to relationships, personal responsibilities, learning, and everyday interactions.
CELEBRATING THE UNSUNG HEROES
Perhaps the most meaningful aspect of The Power of MORE is its focus on people who often work quietly behind successful outcomes.
The book acknowledges that achievements are rarely created by one individual alone. Behind a successful business, a memorable customer experience, or an efficiently functioning workplace are countless people whose efforts may never be publicly recognised.
Through these fifty stories, Manoj Kumar gives those everyday contributors a voice and turns their actions into lessons that others can carry forward.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
R. Manoj Kumar is an alumnus of IHM, Chennai, a transformation coach, master trainer, and the driving force behind Score Training Academy in Chennai. With more than three decades of experience spanning retail, hospitality, healthcare, IT, and ITES, he has worked with leaders, managers, business heads, and frontline teams to strengthen capability and improve performance.
He is also the founder of Sympl Augmented Learning Technologies (SALT), a people-first learning company focused on making education accessible and engaging for blue-collar employees in hospitality and retail. Through the Skilld’Wise app, SALT provides practical, bite-sized learning aimed at improving workplace behaviour, service quality, and business performance.
His professional journey has been shaped by the philosophy of doing that little extra—the extra hour, the extra idea, and the extra effort. Over time, this philosophy evolved into a deeper understanding that lasting achievements are built collectively, through the contributions of many people.
A SIMPLE IDEA WITH A POWERFUL MESSAGE
The Power of MORE ultimately challenges readers to reconsider what “extra effort” really means.
It does not necessarily mean working longer hours or making grand sacrifices. Sometimes, “more” can be as simple as paying closer attention, helping someone without being asked, listening with greater patience, or taking responsibility when circumstances demand it.
These seemingly small choices can influence the experiences of others and gradually create stronger teams, better workplaces, and more meaningful professional relationships.
EDITORIAL VERDICT
The Power of MORE is a warm, practical, and motivating collection that transforms everyday workplace experiences into valuable lessons about leadership, service, teamwork, and human potential.
Its greatest strength lies in its simplicity. The book does not ask readers to become extraordinary overnight. Instead, it encourages them to recognise the power of small, deliberate actions and to understand how consistent effort can create results far greater than expected.
For professionals, leaders, entrepreneurs, managers, and anyone looking for practical inspiration, The Power of MORE offers an important reminder: excellence can begin with one ordinary person making one simple decision—to give a little more.
★★★★★ 5/5 | HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
AUTHOR: R. Manoj Kumar
BOOK LINK:
https://www.amazon.in/dp/B0H4W4WWDR
