11 Indian Epic, the Ramayana: C Rajagopalachari. (2013). The Ramayana. Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan.
17 Centre for Talent Innovation: Center for Talent Innovation (CTI). Key Findings: Executive Presence. Access here
17 Training Industry Magazine: Charlie E. Hardy. (March / April 2020). The significance of executive presence. Training Industry Magazine. 24-25. Access here
26 A landmark study by Harvard University: National Soft Skills Association (NSSA). The Soft Skills Disconnect. Access here
44 7-38-55 Communication model:Mehrabian’s Communication Theory: Verbal, Non-Verbal, Body Language. BusinessBalls. Access here
45 “Pyramid Principle”: Barbara Minto. (2021). The Pyramid Principle: Logic in Writing and Thinking. FT Publishing International.
48 The SCARF Model: David Rock. (Issue one 2008) SCARF: a brain-based model for collaborating with and influencing others. Neuro Leadership Journal. Access here
66 “To sell Is Human”: Daniel H. Pink. (2013). To Sell Is Human: The Surprising Truth About Moving Others. Riverhead Books
67 Excerpts from ‘Never Split the difference: Chris Voss & Tahl Raz. (2016). Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It. Harper Business.
69 Business Network International (BNI): It is the world’s leading business referral organization with over 314,000 members in 11,092 chapters worldwide. BNI operates a network of franchises in different territories. bni.com
70 influential book “Quiet: Susan Cain. (2013). Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking. Crown
71 People love his talks: Brain Little. (2016, July 19). Who are you, really? The puzzle of personality [Video]. YouTube. Access here
80 Studies of Executive Presence conducted by the Center for Talent Innovation: Center for Talent Innovation (CTI). Key Findings: Executive Presence. Access here
83 groundbreaking book, Mindset: Carol S. Dweck. (2007). Mindset: The New Psychology of Success. Ballantine Books
85 Amy Cuddy and her TED talk: Amy Cuddy. (2012, Oct 1). Your body language may shape who you are [Video]. YouTube. Access here
85 significant findings from Cuddy’s research: Kim Elsesser. (2018, Apr 03). Power Posing Is Back: Amy Cuddy Successfully Refutes Criticism. Forbes. Access here
85 increasing testosterone and decreasing cortisol levels: James Clear. How to Be Confident and Reduce Stress in 2 Minutes Per Day. Access here
90 “Positive Intelligence”: Shirzad Chamine. (2012). Positive Intelligence: Why Only 20% of Teams and Individuals Achieve Their True Potential and How You Can Achieve Yours. Greenleaf Book Group LLC
98 full ownership for the situations they encounter on a daily basis: To better illustrate the concept of accountability, you can watch this video from the Lead India campaign, which eloquently captures its essence. Lead India Campaign. (2017, Oct 16). Tum Chalo To Hindustan Chale [Video]. YouTube. Access here
100 Great At Work: Morten T. Hansen. (2018). Great at Work: How Top Performers Do Less, Work Better, and Achieve More. Simon & Schuster.
109 score high on Positive Intelligence Quotient (PQ): To assess your PQ, you can visit assessment.positiveintelligence.com/pq/overview
110 understanding how we self-sabotage: To identify your top Saboteurs, you can take the assessment available at positiveintelligence.com/saboteurs/
111 six-week PQ boot camp: You can get more information on PQ Boot Camp at coachkshitij.com/positive-intelligence-coaching-program/
114 Physical Exercise and Diet: American Psychological Association. (2020, March 04). Working out boosts brain health. apa.org/topics/exercise-fitness/stress
114.Ekam:Ekam means Oneness. At Ekam, there is a oneness field, created by its sacred architecture and by the presence of the Golden Orb, or the Hiranya Garbha. ekamindia.org
125 core values for your consideration: James Clear. Core Values List. James Clear. jamesclear.com/core-values
127 “The Soul of Leadership”:For optimal results, undertake this exercise during a relaxed weekend or when you have mental clarity Deepak Chopra. (2015). The Soul of Leadership Unlocking Your Potential for Greatness. Rider-Trade.
130 exercise named “Life at 65”: Interested readers can download the Life at 65 template here
132 Craft your life purpose statement: Undertake the exercise to define your life purpose. Deepak Chopra. (2015). The Soul of Leadership Unlocking Your Potential for Greatness. Rider-Trade. 30-33
135 emotions significantly influence decision-making: Rupa Gupta, Timothy R Koscik, Antoine Bechara, Daniel Tranel. (2011, March). The amygdala and decision-making. Neuropsychologia 49, no. 4. Access here
147 “The Story of My Experiments with Truth”: Mohandas K. Gandhi. (2009). The Story of My Experiments With Truth. Fingerprint! Publishing.
148 The story of Mrs. Angela Cavallo: Wikipedia. Hysterical strength. Access here
150 Learn to Deal with Fear through Meditation: Divya Krishnakumar, Michael R Hamblin and Shanmugamurthy Lakshmanan. (2015 April 01). Meditation and Yoga can Modulate Brain Mechanisms that affect Behavior and Anxiety-A Modern Scientific Perspective. Ancient Science. Access here
151 Chakra Meditation: Sri Anand Giri from Ekam offers a highly recommended chakra meditation. Vairocana Buddha. (2013 July 10). Ananda Giri – The Oneness Chakra Meditation [Video]. YouTube. Access here
151 Anahata chakra during meditation can enhance courage over time: Jade Doherty. The Heart Chakra: Discover and Balance the Fourth Chakra. The Art of Living. Access here
