Winning the Leadership Mind Game
with Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

New York City | September 24, 2026

a Newsweek private gathering

In an era of relentless pressure, constant complexity and consequential decision-making, one of leadership’s greatest advantages may no longer be external, but internal.

Newsweek will convene a select group of chief executive officers in New York City for an intimate conversation with Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, on the inner dimensions of leadership: mental resilience, clarity, composure and the ability to lead effectively under sustained pressure.

Drawing on decades of work in meditation, breathwork and human performance, Gurudev will explore how leaders can cultivate greater clarity of thought, emotional steadiness, and presence at moments when the stakes are highest.

Designed specifically to address the unique circumstances in which CEOs operate, the gathering will offer an unusually candid setting for reflection and exchange among peers navigating the demands of leadership at the highest level.

Attendance is limited and extended by invitation only.

The Venue

Newsweek HQ

72nd Floor, One World Trade Center,
New York City

Audience & Reach

Agenda

4:00 PM – 4:15 PM
Welcome Remarks by Newsweek Leadership
Opening remarks on leadership, resilience, and human performance in a rapidly changing world.
4:15 PM – 4:35 PM
Keynote Address

Winning the Leadership Mind Game
Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar on leadership under pressure, mental clarity, resilience, focus, emotional intelligence, and sustaining peak performance without burnout.

4:35 PM – 5:15 PM
Fireside Conversation

An intimate conversation with a senior Newsweek editor/executive exploring how global CEOs, billionaires, and elite performers are embracing meditation and mental conditioning techniques to navigate pressure, complexity, and leadership challenges.

5:15 PM – 5:30 PM
Intuition Process - Live Demonstration
A brief live showcase of the Art of Living Intuition Process, featuring children demonstrating the power of a calm, focused, and intuitive mind — a compelling glimpse into the deeper human potential that meditation can awaken.
5:30 PM – 6:15 PM
VIP Leadership Networking Reception
A highly curated private reception with cocktails and refreshments for invited global CEOs, founders, investors, and influential decision-makers.

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