WHEN ONE PILLAR FALLS

When the star performer leaves, will everything collapse? In When One Pillar Falls: Building Systems Beyond People, Dr. Abhishek Gilara explores the hidden fragility in personal and professional life: our over-reliance on a single individual to carry critical responsibilities. From family businesses to personal relationships, this dependency is a silent risk that can lead to failure, stress, and missed opportunities. Drawing on his experience in a 105-year-old family enterprise, mentoring leaders, and writing over 150 books, Dr. Gilara shares:
• How the illusion of indispensability creates hidden vulnerabilities. • Why succession is not optional it is a continuous system that ensures survival and growth.
• How to transform fragile teams and relationships into anti-fragile systems that thrive under change.
• Practical strategies for mentoring, redundancy, and layered leadership that guarantee continuity and resilience.
This book is a guide for anyone who wants to build systems, teams, and relationships that endure beyond individuals. Because in the end, real strength lies not in relying on stars but in creating a structure that shines, no matter who stands in it