Captain Vikram Batra: The Ultimate Commitment
Captain Vikram Batra refused evacuation after taking enemy fire on Point 4875 — he stayed until the mission was done. Here's what his story teaches every professional about Commitment, Trait #9 on the EQ side of the Winning Kite.
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