Voices

Praise for the book

Feedback from readers in leadership, academia, culture, and public life. It shows how the book is being received and the impact it is having across different fields.

"In a world racing toward ever-greater complexity, Matthias Strolz invites us to slow down: into awareness, compassion, and wakeful presence. Homo Universus leads us to the core of our shared human existence—where consciousness meets courageous devotion and leadership becomes an act of active love. This book is both a mirror and a map for the evolution of our species. A gentle call to remember who we are and what we can become when wisdom and action unite."

Nipun Mehta
Founder of ServiceSpace, former advisor to the US President on social cohesion, recipient of the Goi Peace Award and the Dalai Lama Unsung Hero of Compassion Award

"Homo Universus offers a deeply integrative perspective on human consciousness and transformation. It bridges rational understanding with inner wisdom and spirituality, reminding us that lasting change and genuine progress arise from the coherence of thinking, feeling, and willing. This book is a true work of clarity and inspiration—and essential reading for anyone who wants to help shape the future of leadership and society."

Prof. Alexander Kaiser
Professor of Knowledge Management, Vienna University of Economics and Business, WaVe – Center for Growth and Change

"Profound and highly relevant. Homo Universus embodies the spirit of Ubuntu—our shared humanity and deep interconnectedness. It reminds us that human evolution is not a race toward perfection, but an expression of a reciprocal intelligence that leads us back to wholeness and belonging."

Dr. Wakanyi Hoffmann
Global speaker, indigenous African thinker, Ubuntu ambassador, and lead researcher on African ethical AI at Utrecht University

"Matthias Strolz makes an intriguing attempt to connect the great questions of our time with the perspective of a humanist and the language of a bridge-builder. Homo Universus is a plea for a sense of responsibility, social cohesion, and the unfolding of human potential—in a world that is urgently seeking orientation."

Dr. Heinz Fischer
Federal President of the Republic of Austria, 2004–2016

"Matthias Strolz leads us back to the roots of leadership—consciousness, humility, and inner posture embedded in a personal spirituality. He shows that development does not begin with external success, but with the willingness to transform oneself at the heart. A call for clarity and heartfelt connection in times of constant change."

Georg Kopetz
Co-founder & CEO, TTTech Group

"With Homo Universus, Matthias Strolz weaves together the fields of inner work, entrepreneurial courage, and collective responsibility..."

Julia Zhou
Serial Entrepreneur & President of the Sigma Squared Society

"Homo Universus is a sincere and highly relevant call to grow into a fuller expression of our humanity. Matthias Strolz weaves history, systems thinking, and inner development into a clear invitation: to meet the challenges of our time with more wisdom, responsibility, and wholeness. It is a courageous contribution to the global discussion on how we—individually and collectively—mature into the future that is waiting to be born."

Tomas Björkman
Founder and Chairman of the Ekskäret Foundation; Co-creator of the Inner Development Goals (IDGs) framework

"This book combines profound insights with transformative potential. As a researcher in the fields of knowledge management, organizational intelligence, and evolutionary systems, I particularly appreciate how this work weaves scientific rigor with a far-reaching vision. It calls upon us to wake up, mature, and balance freedom with responsibility."

Constantin Bratianu
Professor Emeritus of Knowledge Management and Strategic Management, UNESCO Department, Bucharest University of Economic Studies

"Homo Universus touches both heart and mind. It reminds us that true human progress stems from inner growth and conscious responsibility for one another. In an age of fragmentation, this work calls us back to unity—to the awareness that we are part of a greater whole."

H.S.H. Princess Maria-Pia of Liechtenstein
Former Ambassador of the Principality of Liechtenstein to Austria, the Czech Republic, Belgium, and the EU, and Permanent Representative to the OSCE and UN

"How do we want to live as individuals and as a humanity in a world shaped by technological, ecological, and political disruption? In Homo Universus, Matthias Strolz develops a visionary roadmap that provides guidance—not only through scientific rigor, spiritual intuition, and practical wisdom, but also by painting a positive picture of human development in these seemingly threatening times."

Prof. Markus F. Peschl
Professor of Cognitive Science and Innovation, University of Vienna

"In a world longing for guidance and renewal, Homo Universus opens a space where politics, consciousness, and humanity meet. Matthias Strolz reminds us that true transformation does not arise from politics alone, but from inner awareness, courage, and compassion. This book weaves intellect and intuition into a language of wholeness."

Yoko Alender
Member of Parliament and former Minister of the Environment of the Republic of Estonia

"Homo Universus is like a trusted compass and a warm map that accompanies us on a journey back to our most authentic selves. The book helps us discover our true purpose in life and invites us to live with abundance and courage. A beautiful, inspiring must-read!"

Jin Wei
Buddhist Monk, Redwood Vihara California

"Homo Universus is a book of wholeness—a call to overcome the separation between our inner and outer worlds. Matthias Strolz combines heart, mind, and action into a language that appeals to the future of humanity. A work that expands consciousness and inspires responsibility."

Cornelius Pietzner
President of Alterra Impact Fund Switzerland, former European Director of the Mind and Life Institute (founded by the Dalai Lama)

"This work combines deep knowledge, lived wisdom, and clear practical application. It opens spaces for consciousness, self-leadership, and connection—powerful, precise, and full of heart."

Christine Kranz
Founder of Symbolon AG Liechtenstein, Author, Pioneer in Business Art Coaching

"In Japanese calligraphy, a single brushstroke emerges from silence—a moment of clarity that cannot be forced. In Homo Universus, Matthias Strolz presents a work that has emerged from this very creative field—clear, empathetically connected, and transformative. This book invites us to remember the living Earth and to realign ourselves with the wholeness to which we belong."

Ai Sanda
Master of Japanese Calligraphy and Ikebana, Researcher, Founder of Earth Co-cree!

"Homo Universus bridges intellect, heart, and systemic clarity, weaving scientific insight and philosophical depth into a coherent narrative of human development. Matthias Strolz positions love not as a feeling, but as a disciplined principle of order that guides our leap toward a more integrated civilization."

Prof. Dr. Markus Schuller
Deep Tech Entrepreneur, Adjunct Professor of Decision Intelligence & Strategic Asset Management, IE University, EDHEC Business School, and International University of Monaco

"This book brings a new dimension to the world of entrepreneurship: consciousness as a driver of genuine impact. Matthias Strolz shows that leadership today means more than just success—it means connection, responsibility, and the courage for inner clarity."

Michael Kowatschew
Former President Sigma Squared, Serial Founder & Forbes 30 Under 30 Bulgaria

"A magnificent and exciting book – exactly what we need right now. Homo Universus combines science, spirituality, and practice into a compelling answer to the question of how we can mature from knowledge into lived wisdom."

Esther Narbeshuber
Entrepreneur & Founder of Mindlead Institute Munich/Salzburg, author, speaker, humanist

“As someone who helps shape social change through digital access and creative inclusion, I know what it takes to move from separation to connection. Homo Universus provides a courageous and clear framework for this—deeply rooted in systems thinking, personal responsibility, and a shared vision.”

Reinaldo Pamponet
Entrepreneur for digital ecosystems and capacity builder

“Inner and outer development belong together. Only when we are willing to dare inner change can we succeed in outer change as well. Matthias Strolz connects his own self-awareness with responsibility for the world—and shows that inner development extends far beyond us as individuals.”

Katharina Moser
Program Director of the Inner Development Goals (IDGs) & Founder of MOSAIK

Homo Universus reminds us that true strength comes from deep within. Matthias Strolz combines depth with lightness, showing how consciousness becomes a source of power for a fulfilling life—in harmony with oneself and the world.”

Lizz Görgl
Ski World Champion, musician, keynote speaker & author

Homo Universus is a luminous yet grounded invitation to remember who we are in the process of becoming. With clarity and heart, Matthias Strolz describes the very movement I encounter in my work in the field of consciousness-based human development. This book is both a mirror and a doorway.”

Vasco Gaspar
International author, speaker, and guide for human development

“This book is more than just inspiration—it helps build the foundation upon which islands of the new can grow and weave together into a larger, sustainable transformation.”

Julian Juen
Social Entrepreneur, Founder of One4One, participant in the Ashoka Visionary Program

Homo Universus is a powerful invitation to all who feel called to meet these times with courage, creativity, and care for our planet. Matthias Strolz shows how inner growth unfolds into outer impact and how true co-creation and collective intelligence become possible through an open heart.”

Fiona Macintyre
Founder & CEO of Forming Impact

“A profound, philosophical book. For me, Homo Universus connects to Nietzsche’s idea of the internally free, creative human being—a guiding star of longing that shines toward us from the future. An invitation to rediscover the potential of being human.”

Christoph Krammer
Philosopher and entrepreneur in regional development

“I feel touched and challenged by Homo Universus. This book inspires me to bring it into the world. It is a courageous balance of clarity, boldness, and compassion—with a vision of the future that I want to experience. A plea for the power of creative love.”

Robin Bartmann
COO of an international green impact startup

“Matthias Strolz radically dismantles the illusion that primal forces like competition and cooperation can simply be ideologized away. Instead, he leads us into the depths: to where the economy becomes human again and connection does not mean blurring boundaries, but requires clear principles and inner maturity. An intellectual breakthrough that challenges the mind and expands the heart—precise, courageous, and an absolute source of strength for anyone in a position of responsibility today.”

Hans Harrer
Entrepreneur and Chairman of the Board
Senat der Wirtschaft Austria

“Homo Universus addresses one of the central challenges of our time: how inner transformation and societal change are inextricably linked. With clarity and depth, Matthias Strolz demonstrates that sustainable impact begins with a shift in consciousness—in how we think, relate, and act. This book is a powerful invitation to connect with a deeper level of being while taking responsibility for shaping the future.”

Charly Kleissner
Silicon Valley pioneer, entrepreneur,
investor, and catalyst for conscious leadership,
systemic change, and impact

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