A new ethical leadership system is set for a global debut next year, aiming to help executives and organizations replace toxic workplace cultures with integrity and resilience. The SHARP™ Leadership Academy, created by Sharp Mind, Sharp Style Strategy Inc., will officially launch its online platform in November 2025.
A Framework Built on Grace and Grit
Founded by Simer Dhillon, the Academy's proprietary system is called the SHARP™ Leadership Framework. It is designed as a modern ethical leadership ecosystem that moves away from performance-first models. Instead, it promotes a principle-driven approach centered on five core pillars: Standards, Honesty, Alignment, Resilience, and Presence.
The framework integrates what it terms the dual forces of Grace + Grit, aiming to equip leaders with both structural clarity and human integrity. The goal is to foster leadership characterized by purpose and the ability to perform under pressure.
Core Tools for Organizational Change
The Academy's offering is more than just theory. It integrates three practical components designed for tangible impact within organizations. These are the Ethical Leadership Audit Toolkit, the Culture Repair Diagnosis, and the SHARP™ Activation Framework.
Together, these tools are intended to support executives as they navigate complex challenges and heightened demands for accountability. The system addresses not just behavioral factors but also the psychological and physiological foundations of leading ethically.
Independent Validation and Peer Review
To bolster its credibility, the SHARP™ Framework is undergoing external peer evaluation. Dr. Vadim Subotin, a psychologist, researcher, and statistician, is serving as an independent reviewer.
Dr. Subotin has described the framework as a "brilliant theoretical and practical model" that is grounded in established leadership research. He notes it advances a humanistic, values-based system, helping managers remain compassionate and emotionally intelligent while withstanding adversity.
This external review positions SHARP™ as a research-informed system that shifts the focus from personality-driven influence to principled and accountable performance.
The Academy will be headquartered in South Surrey, British Columbia, but will be accessible to leaders worldwide through its online platform. The developers have clarified that this SHARP™ Framework is a distinct, trademarked system focused on ethical leadership and organizational performance and is not affiliated with other models using similar acronyms.
