The Guru Leader Within

Reviews / Votes

"We live in extraordinary times that urgently call for a new paradigm of leadership. As Susan writes: 'Our internal conflicts carry over into all that we do.' It is self-evident that conflicted people produce conflicted results and a conflicted world. Leaders in every walk of life urgently need to get in touch with their own true self and bring that authenticity into all aspects of their lives. When they do, they and their organizations will thrive.

"Susan has spent decades learning and embodying yogic techniques and philosophy that enable us to connect with our unconflicted true self and bring it into the world in all of our actions. What she has uniquely done is to create a system that integrates this wisdom within the paradigm of leadership. Susan clearly lays out a novel approach applicable to leaders at every level of an organization, as well as across all sectors of society. This book is also for everyone who seeks to effectively be of genuine service to others, including business coaches, teachers, doctors, and lawyers, among others. We highly recommend this ground-breaking book to anyone looking to create extraordinary results with joy."

-Drs. Brian and Mary Nattrass, managing partners of Sustainability Partners, Batten Fellows of the Darden School of Business, and authors of The Natural Step for Business and Dancing with the Tiger: Learning Sustainability Step by Natural Step




"As a leadership speaker, business book author, and executive business coach who works with Fortune 100 companies and businesses around the world, I see Inner Switch: 7 Timeless Principles to Transform Modern Leadership as a novel contribution to the leadership field. Susan Freeman's methodology guides executives to navigate the complex landscape they work in. There will be receptivity for her methodology both in the United States and internationally, as leaders in many cultures will welcome advice on leveraging the wisdom of yoga to become more effective. Moreover, I am certain that executive coaches will want to include Susan's methodology in their toolkits as they work with their clients to help them be more open-minded, centered, and effective. Susan's book extends the way we lead from something we do to the way we show up."

-Rania H. Anderson, founder of The Way Women Work and author of WE: Men, Women, and the Decisive Formula for Winning at Work and Undeterred: The Six Success Habits of Women in Emerging Economies




"In an ever-changing, complex global environment, leaders must be masters of transformation. This book explores the hidden truths behind what anyone who wishes to influence others with impact needs to know. As Susan Freeman wisely points out in Inner Switch, leaders are responsible for the quality of energy in an organization. Harmony, co-creation, and impact require leaders who are capable of self-modulation on a deep level. This book offers a blueprint for such development.

"I've known Susan since we attended Columbia Business School together. She, as a friend, has influenced my perspectives throughout my career. I am so proud she has written this book to bring her unique perspective and wisdom to a wide audience. When I read it, I recognized she is offering up a new way of doing business, one that is needed in these times. Every person who influences and leads others needs to read this book."

-Masahiko Uotani, president and group CEO, Shiseido Co. Ltd.




"I highly recommend Susan Freeman's spectacular book Inner Switch: 7 Timeless Principles to Transform Modern Leadership. I couldn't put it down. This extraordinary exploration of critical leadership competencies offers Eastern tools in Western language that every businessperson can relate to and easily apply. As a senior executive in a large and prominent value-based, member-centric organization, I find clearing my mind and actively managing my energy to be essential aspects of effectively leading teams and achieving success.

"In easy-to-digest and compelling language with useful case vignettes, this book explains both the scientific 'why' and the practical 'how' of incorporating these relaxation principles into your day and life. To bring out their best and guide them in fulfilling our mission of service to the public, I would love for all of our employees to read this work and practice these techniques. Undoubtedly, those who do will feel less stress, reduce friction in their working relationships, enhance their creativity, and generate best-in-class outcomes and results."

-Marketa Wills, Chief Medical Officer, Johns Hopkins HealthCare