Dr. Satish Padmanabhan, SMP 2019 | Co-authored with Dr. Ankoor Dasguupta
Synopsis
The book challenges traditional notions of leadership rooted in control, visibility, and authority. In today’s decentralized, hyper-connected, and fast-evolving world, leadership demands a deeper, more grounded presence. This book introduces the concept of gravitas as a powerful yet often intangible quality that builds trust, inspires action, and fosters authentic influence. It presents the Gravitas Field Framework, a structured model that connects internal coherence, ethics, and emotional stillness with real-world leadership effectiveness. The book redefines presence not as a mystical trait but as a functional and systemic force. The book focuses on the need to foster coherence and ethical stewardship amid pressure and uncertainty, reflecting the polycrisis context in which our world currently finds itself, while deriving much of its insights from empirical research in neuroscience, psychology, organizational design, cultural elements from civilizations, and mystical perspectives from spiritual traditions.
For more information, visit the official book website. The book is also available on Amazon.com and is listed in the Vikram Sarabhai Library catalogue at IIM Ahmedabad.
About the Author
Dr. Satish Padmanabhan (SMP 2018-2019) brings over two decades of global experience spanning banking, technology, compliance, governance, and artificial intelligence. Recognized internationally with multiple accolades and most recently featured by Forbes India as among the “Most inspiring leaders shaping the future”, his work bridges emerging technologies with ethical leadership and societal well-being.
His interests extend beyond corporate leadership into comparative religions, metaphysical inquiry, psychosocial evolution, and historical consciousness.
