PM Narendra ModiPM Modi's speech at inauguration of the SOUL Leadership Conclave in New Delhi
About SOUL
School of Ultimate Leadership
The School of Ultimate Leadership (SOUL) is India's first-of-its-kind leadership development institution dedicated to shaping authentic, relentless, and conscientious leaders.
The School of Ultimate Leadership (SOUL) is a first-of-its-kind leadership development institution in India. A privately funded institution dedicated to nurturing leaders in the field of public service — political leaders, public policy leaders, and social sector leaders.
Our Vision
Enable authentic leaders to advance public good.
Our Mission
To progress the idea of leadership and empower relentless leaders with the values, experience, fellowship and curiosity to advance public good.
Our Values
Doing the right thing even when no one is watching.
Selflessly serving society above oneself.
Relentlessly improving for societal progress.
Our Programs
Four pathways to public leadership
From youth to elected office, from policy to the social sector — a continuum of programs designed for every stage of the public leadership journey.
Youth Political Leadership Program (YPLP)
An immersive program cultivating the next generation of young leaders for public service in India.
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Elected Political Leadership Program (EPLP)
A program for elected representatives to deepen governance capability, integrity and public trust.
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Public Policy Leadership Development Program (Niti & Netritva)
Bridging policy craft and purposeful leadership for policy professionals and senior administrators.
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Social Sector Leadership (Social Sector)
Leadership development for civil society institutions and social sector changemakers.
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Join us live
Register for our next public dialogues — in person at the campus or live online.
15 Oct 2026
Leader's Talk: Nandan Nilekani
An intimate conversation with Nandan Nilekani on leadership, governance, and the future of digital public infrastructure in India.
6:00 PM — 8:00 PMSOUL Campus, Gujarat
22 Nov 2026
Pinnacle Voices: The Future of District Governance
Exploring critical themes in public leadership through the perspectives of distinguished district magistrates and administrators.
5:00 PM — 7:00 PMIndia Habitat Centre, New Delhi
10 Dec 2026
SOUL Annual Leadership Conclave 2026
A full-day conclave bringing together leaders from government, civil society, and the private sector to discuss India's leadership landscape.
9:00 AM — 5:00 PMSOUL Campus, Gujarat
Conversations in Leadership
Voices that shape the conversation
Through our Leader's Talk and Pinnacle Voices series, we bring together distinguished leaders, practitioners, and thinkers for meaningful conversations on leadership, governance, and the challenges of our time.
N. R. Narayana MurthyLeadership Lessons from My Life Journey
Prof B. MahadevanIndian Knowledge Systems
P. R. SreejeshThe Mindset of a Champion
Sister ShivaniThe Inner Path to Leadership
H.E. Tshering TobgayPM of Bhutan at the Conclave
PM Narendra ModiPM Modi's speech at inauguration of the SOUL Leadership Conclave in New Delhi
N. R. Narayana MurthyLeadership Lessons from My Life Journey
Prof B. MahadevanIndian Knowledge Systems
P. R. SreejeshThe Mindset of a Champion
Sister ShivaniThe Inner Path to Leadership
H.E. Tshering TobgayPM of Bhutan at the Conclave
Podcast
Conversations worth listening to
SOUL brings leaders, practitioners and thinkers together for unhurried conversations on leadership, governance, public service and social impact — grounded in lived experience rather than theory.
Publications & Insights
Insights & research
Guides, articles and studies we publish on leadership and governance.
Partnerships
Stronger together,a widening circle
SOUL collaborates with leading institutions, government bodies, and organizations to amplify our impact and extend the reach of leadership development across India.
Indian School of BusinessNITI AayogBloomberg PhilanthropiesTata TrustsObserver Research FoundationAshoka UniversityAzim Premji UniversityCentre for Policy ResearchIIM AhmedabadGates FoundationInfosys FoundationTISSPrathamKrea University
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