The Power of Positivity: Optimism and the 7th Sense introduces the concept of optimism as the ‘seventh sense’. Highlighting the milestone achievements of world leaders in various domains, represented as harbingers of optimism, it acts as a beacon of hope and inspiration for readers to move forward with relentless fervor and spirit. The myriad facets of human life such as emotions, relationships and accomplishments are artfully expressed through anecdotal narrations.
This book virtually acts as a handbook and a toolkit enabling readers to practice optimism in real life. It includes an assessment tool that helps individuals know their ‘optimism quotient’ providing them with valuable insights for achieving success. It provides the reader with a complete model for cultivating the spirit of optimism. The objective is to empower youth into becoming creative, innovative and accomplished beings and transform the world into a place full of positivity, peace and happiness.
The Power of Positivity empowers readers from all walks of life—youth, practitioners, entrepreneurs and leaders—to effectively navigate today’s dynamic world characterized by innovation and disruptive technology with flexibility. Optimistic individuals have the miraculous power to realize their potential and fulfill their compelling dreams. It propels individuals towards sustainability, differentiation and overall success and well-being.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Prof (Dr.) Padmakali Banerjee
FRSA (Fellow of Royal Society of Arts) London
Vice Chancellor & President SPSU
Sir Padampat Singhania University, Udaipur (JK Cement Nimbahera Foundation)
Former Pro Vice Chancellor Amity University Haryana
Dr. Padmakali Banerjee is an astute Academic Administrator and a Management Professional, a thought leader, an Institution Builder, a Leadership Coach, a Celebrated Author, and an influencer. A doctorate from University of Delhi, she is Fellow of the prestigious Somatic Inkblot Society (FSIS–US) and Fellow of the prestigious Royal Society of Arts, London. She is 2023 WELL Mind Advisor (World Advisory — International WELL Building Institute PBC, New York, USA).
Dr. Banerjee’s concepts and contributions on the Indian Skill development ecosystem have been widely recognized acclaimed on both national and international platforms.
As the former Pro Vice Chancellor, she had been involved in strategic planning and led the development and implementation of the university’s academic processes. She spearheaded many innovative initiatives including the introduction of a flexible credit system, national and international academic accreditations, industry academic integration and internationalization.
She has been instrumental in shaping of many organizations of repute as governing body/ editorial board member like Medanta Research Institute (one of the biggest hospital chains in India), International Journal of Hinduism and Philosophy, United Kingdom (Bhagavad Geeta Research Foundation).
Some of her recent awards include, Greenbuild Leadership Award from US Green Building Council for her contribution towards sustainability in 2018, Esteemed Jury award by URS Asia One in 2022, Life Time Achievement Award- Education by Suslence in 2022, Ambassador of The Green Planet Award in the EY4EV – India Summit 2023. She has been featured in the most prestigious Outlook Spotlight Magazine, ‘India at 75- The Change Makers of Modern India’ as an inspirational leader and role model. She has also been nominated amongst the country’s most revered personalities as change makers of modern India.
Her book “The Power of Positivity – Optimism and the 7th Sense” published by SAGE is a popular choice globally. She is the creator of several psychometric test tools including ‘Optimism index’, a predictive tool for success, used as screening tool for selection and training and LEAPS Wellbeing Scale.
As a life coach, she has a diverse network of professionals, from creative artists to corporate leaders and policy makers. She has exhibited a passion for entrepreneurship by empowering youth and developing leaders in different walks of life. She has also established social enterprise Triarup – a Foundation for nurturing her keen interest in upliftment and betterment of the society as a whole. She believes that empowering and educating people, especially women and other marginalized sections of society, in an inclusive manner has cascading effect in social change, sustainable development, long-term equality and fairness in conformity to UN Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDG). Having a strong commitment to social change, her dream is to transform the world into a happier place to live in by instilling hope and optimism in today’s youth.
