Abraham Lincoln had one year of schooling. Mother Teresa did not go to college. Mandela, of his own admission, was a poor student. So how do ordinary people become extraordinary leaders? They do so by living and leading from their Inner Core.

At the High Commission of India, London, Dr. Hitendra Wadhwa shared key principles from his book, Inner Mastery, Outer Impact, that can help individuals pursue personal and professional success from a place of authenticity. Drawing from the journeys of great leaders, Dr. Wadhwa illustrated the practical value of the five core energies — Purpose, Wisdom, Growth, Love, and Self-Realization — in advancing us toward high-performance, harmony in relationships, health and happiness. The talk was hosted by India’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom.