About
School of Ultimate Leadership
The School of Ultimate Leadership (SOUL) is India’s first-of-its-kind institution dedicated to shaping authentic, relentless, and conscientious leaders. Through its diverse portfolio of leadership programs, SOUL empowers individuals across the public sphere to lead with integrity, altruism, excellence and a vision for a Viksit Bharat.
Vision
Enable authentic leaders to advance public good.
Mission
To progress the idea of leadership and empower relentless leaders with the values, experience, fellowship and curiosity to advance public good.
Values
Integrity / सत्यनिष्ठा
Doing the right thing even when no one is watching
Altruism / सेवा
Selflessly serving society above oneself.
Excellence / उत्कृष्टता
Relentlessly improving for societal progress.
Our Identity
The SOUL Chakra provides a foundational framework for ethical governance and continuous progress. Its structure offers a comprehensive guide for leaders, emphasizing a blend of inner discipline & moral conduct (सत्यानिष्ठा), and dynamic action for the welfare of all (सेवा).
OUR IDENTITY
The SOUL Chakra is a testament to the woven power of these three symbols and their elements. The SOUL Chakra provides a foundational framework for ethical governance and continuous progress. Its structure offers a comprehensive guide for leaders, emphasizing a blend of moral conduct (सत्यानिष्ठा ), leadership in action for the welfare of all (सेवा) and excellence (उत्कृष्टता)
The center of the SOUL Chakra is in the shape of a diamond. It represents stillness of the mind & individual excellence shaped under pressure. It’s eight unalome spokes represent the eightfold path to resilient leadership; and, the chakra represents ethical governance, relentless implementation, selflessness, and service to society.
Program
Shikshodaya
Shikshodaya is a leadership development programme designed to strengthen the capabilities of DIET Principals, faculty members, and education leaders across India. Curated by the School of Ultimate Leadership, it brings together a series of immersive workshops that build self-awareness, institutional vision, collaborative leadership, and system-wide impact. Read More
Program
Udaan
उड़ान – Leadership Lift-Off Laboratory empowers District Youth Officers to become transformative public leaders. Through immersive learning at RGNIYD, the programme builds governance skills, leadership capacity, and youth-centric policy implementation, enabling actions that drive youth empowerment and nation-building. Read More
Events
BHOOMI POOJAN
Gujarat CM lays SOUL Foundation to train future leaders in politics, social and public policy, Chairman Emeritus of the Torrent Group Sudhir Mehta has been appointed as the chairperson of the board of governors of SOUL. Read More
Events
Leader's Talk
Leader’s Talk is a one-hour leadership series featuring distinguished speakers like Mr. Jinal Mehta, Mr. Ajay Piramal, Mr. Uday Kotak, and Mr. R. Balasubramanian, who share their journeys, achievements, challenges, and core values. These insightful talks offer participants valuable perspectives from some of the most influential leaders in business and beyond. Read More
Events
Pre-Launch Roundtable
The School of Ultimate Leadership (SOUL) successfully hosted a high-impact conference on Leadership Education – Present Status and Prospects, bringing together distinguished leaders from academia, public policy, and governance. The event featured thought-provoking discussions led by eminent speakers, including the Hon’ble Minister of Education, the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Gujarat, and senior academicians from premier institutions such as IIMs, IITs, Azim Premji University, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, and Chanakya International Institute of Leadership.
Program
Policy Workshop: Department Of Education
State Education Secretaries | State Project Directors | SCERT Directors
Policy Workshop, on a collaborative initiative by the School of Ultimate Leadership (SOUL) and the Ministry of Education (MoE), is a two-day event designed to advance school education through leadership development, policy implementation, and innovation. Program conducted with Secretary, State Project Directors (SPDs) and SCERT Directors, the program features expert-led discussions, keynote addresses, and interactive sessions. Participants gain strategic insights on the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and National Curriculum Framework (NCF) 2023, with a focus on data-driven decision-making, policy planning, and technological innovations to drive systemic improvements in education. Read More
