Hitendra’s lessons are inspiring, valuable lessons for us all. This book addresses some of the most important areas where leaders and individuals go astray, and his lessons are life lessons, helping us better understand ourselves in meaningful, insightful ways and reaching our fullest potential. Hitendra’s work on Inner Mastery, Outer Impact has been invaluable to me and to our company. This book is full of wisdom and inspiration. I strongly recommend Hitendra’s book for other leaders, other organizations and for those who strive to improve themselves and the world around them.

Craig Boyan | President, H-E-B, 9th Largest Private Company in America and Texas’ Most Loved Consumer Brand

Hitendra Wadhwa has created a transformative guide in this masterful tapestry weaving biographical insights from wise leaders in our world with self-disclosing inner explorations of how to cultivate the equanimity and access to a “core self” that can liberate us to create skillful outer action. This wonderful book is filled with “aha” moments of intellectual surprise, compelling narrative suspense, and deep emotional and spiritual insights that have been a joy to receive and an inspiration to live a fuller and freer life in these challenging times. Bravo, and thank you!

Dan Siegel | New York Times Bestselling Author of IntraConnected, Aware, and Mind and Director, Mindsight Institute

As a leader—and as a person—sit down with Hitendra for the conversation Inner Mastery, Outer Impact. You’ll find yourself in dialogue with a wise and wonderful expert who has devoted himself to understanding, and explaining, why and how when you grow as a person, you grow as a leader.

Angela Duckworth | New York Times Bestselling Author of Grit, UPenn Prof of Psychology and Founder, Character Labs

In an ever-changing world filled with distractions and opportunities, it’s challenging for many of us to harmonize who we are on the inside with who we think we should be on the outside. Inner Mastery, Outer Impact is an essential read for those of us who desire to live fully and freely by finding and following our inner voice.

Apolo Ohno | Speed Skater, Most Successful American Winter Olympics Athlete

A master class in finding yourself, discovering your purpose and living the life you were called to live, for both the religious and secular person, by the teacher of Columbia Business School’s most popular course. After you read this wise and compassionate book, you will see why.

James Martin, SJ | Jesuit Priest and Author of Learning to Pray

In this inspiring and energizing book, Hitendra Wadhwa ponders a question truth-seekers have asked for millennia: How can we find our true selves? His answers in Inner Mastery, Outer Impact are clear, hopeful, and accessible to all.

Arthur Brooks | Bestselling Author, Harvard Business School Professor, Atlantic Monthly Writer

Professor Wadhwa offers a superb integration of ancient and modern wisdom and argues that the most powerful path to leadership and success can be found within. Highly recommended!

David Burns | Bestselling Author of Feeling Good and Professor Emeritus, Stanford Medical School

A profound, yet highly relatable book written from deep insights, wisdom and caring. It will draw out the better leader, follower and person in you.

Vinod Kumar | CEO, Vodafone Business

Hitendra draws on many enriching scientific discoveries about human nature, charting a course for each of us on how to live and lead a meaningful life in our complicated world. He relates powerful stories of people whose actions will help you see how much magic and grace exists within the core of your being. Prepare to walk away with a new, exhilarating understanding of humanity, life, and your own unique self.

Scott Barry Kaufman | Author, Podcaster and Popular Science Writer

This book is a user manual for life, as well as work. Hitendra breaks new ground by showing us that success in both life and work comes from the same source: the human spirit that lies at the core of our being. He charts a course each of us can take to pursue what we define as success.

Mick Ebeling | Fortune Top 50 Leader, Movie Producer and Founder, Not Impossible Labs

Hitendra has spent decades integrating the powerful ancient teachings with the modern science of human potential. In this way, he himself is a bridge between ancient wisdom and modern knowledge. His book shows us that we already possess power and peace inside us that is beyond what we can imagine and provides a path for us to realize this on our own. This book is a source of bright light for all.

David Greenspan Founder, Slate Path Capital and Board Member, Columbia Business School