Perspective Papers
Part of the Know Your True Self (KYTS) Research Academy Perspective Papers Series
Perspective Papers
The Perspective Papers series brings together practice-based conceptual papers exploring emotional intelligence, sensitivity, self-awareness, and human-centred leadership across educational and organisational environments.
These papers reflect ongoing observations emerging from reflective practice with students, professionals, and leadership groups, and aim to contribute to a deeper understanding of emotional intelligence as a foundational human capacity rather than only a professional competency.
The series also supports the development of the SHEL framework (Sensitive, Heart-centred, Ethical Leadership) and related work emerging through the Know Your True Self (KYTS) Research Academy.
The following papers form part of the ongoing KYTS Perspective Papers publication series.
Emotional Intelligence: The Default Human Operating System
A Practice-Based Perspective Paper on Restoring Emotional Intelligence as Foundational Human Capacity
Version 1.0 | Practice-Based Perspective Paper | April 2026
A practice-based perspective paper exploring emotional intelligence as a foundational human capacity and examining its implications for education, leadership, and mental well-being.
Author: Mahesh Sharma, Coach, Researcher, and Author of Mastering Sensitivity
Perspective Paper | April 2026
Sharma, M. (2026). Emotional Intelligence: The Default Human Operating System — A Practice-Based Perspective Paper on Restoring Emotional Intelligence as Foundational Human Capacity. Know Your True Self (KYTS) Research Academy.
This paper is part of the KYTS Perspective Papers Series exploring emotional intelligence as a foundational human capacity.
Upcoming Perspective Papers
Additional perspective papers exploring sensitivity, self-awareness, temperament orientation, and human-centred leadership are currently in development as part of the ongoing KYTS publication series.
Related Framework
The Perspective Papers series supports the development of the SHEL framework (Sensitive, Heart-centred, Ethical Leadership), which explores leadership as an integrated expression of emotional awareness, relational presence, and ethical clarity.
This section presents practice-based conceptual publications authored by Mahesh Sharma and emerging through the Know Your True Self (KYTS) Research Academy.