BUILDING BETTER HUMAN · BETTER ORGANIZATION · BETTER CIVILIZATION
Ary Ginanjar Agustian

INDONESIA AS THE ROOF OF THE WORLD 2085

Prof. Dr. (H.C.)
Ary Ginanjar
Agustian.

Indonesian motivator · ESQ Training · TalentDNA · Ary Ginanjar University. One overarching vision: Indonesia as the Roof of the World 2085. Building Better Human, Better Organization, Better Civilization.

Prof. Dr. (H.C.) Ary Ginanjar Agustian
25+YEARS DEVELOPING PEOPLE
03MAJOR INITIATIVES
165INTEGRATED CHARACTER FRAMEWORK
2085ROOF OF THE WORLD VISION

PROF. DR. (H.C.) ARY GINANJAR AGUSTIAN

Building better human.
Strengthening organizations.
Creating a better civilization.

Ary Ginanjar Agustian is the Founder of ESQ Corporation. For more than twenty-five years, he has dedicated his life to developing people, strengthening organizations, and cultivating leaders who create positive impact.

Through ESQ Training, TalentDNA, and Ary Ginanjar University, he translates his ideas into an interconnected human-development ecosystem. All three advance one major vision: Building Better Human, Better Organization, Better Civilization toward Indonesia as the Roof of the World 2085.

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ESQ TRAININGTALENTDNAUNIVERSITAS ARY GINANJARINDONESIA ATAP DUNIA 2085

From a search
for meaning
to a movement.

Editorial portrait of Ary Ginanjar

It all began with one conviction: intellectual intelligence alone is not enough to lead someone toward a whole and meaningful life.

That search gave rise to a perspective connecting intellectual, emotional, and spiritual intelligence as one. The thinking was expressed through the ESQ book and then applied through development programs that began reaching the public in 2000.

Over time, this work continued to evolve—from individual development to strengthening leadership, organizational culture, talent management, AI-based human capital, education, trust, and sustainability.

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One value.
Six principles.
Five actions.

The ESQWay165 is a character-development framework that connects values, principles, and actions in every decision and behavior.

1

Universal Value

A foundation that guides thinking, conduct, and decision-making.

6

Leadership Principles

Principles that shape mindset, character, and the way one leads.

5

Action Steps

Practical steps that turn values into everyday habits.

An idea that
keeps evolving.

This journey continues to grow—from strengthening character to creating an ecosystem that supports the growth of people and organizations.

01FOUNDATION

ESQ & Character

The journey began with ESQ books and training, introducing the balance of IQ, EQ, and SQ as a foundation for human development.

02ORGANIZATION

Leadership & Culture

The next step brought this approach into organizations to strengthen leadership, workplace culture, and team performance.

03TALENT

TalentDNA

Everyone has different potential. TalentDNA helps people recognize their strengths so they can grow in the right role.

04FUTURE

AI Human Capital

AI helps accelerate decision-making. Character keeps every decision beneficial to people.

25 YEARS OF ESQ · A LEGACY BUILT FOR THE FUTURE

Indonesia 2085.
Roof of the world.

For more than 25 years, ESQ has continued to grow with one enduring purpose: developing people as the foundation of strong organizations and the nation's future.

That journey is now carried through ESQ Training, TalentDNA, and Ary Ginanjar University under the overarching vision of Indonesia as the Roof of the World 2085.

01

ESQ Training

Developing character, leadership, and human quality through the ESQWay165 method.

02

TalentDNA

Recognizing potential so everyone can develop optimally.

03

Universitas Ary Ginanjar

Preparing character-driven, talented future leaders.

“Building Better Human, Better Organization, Better Civilization.”

Ideas that
live on in words.

Every book emerges from a long journey of understanding character, leadership, and the meaning of life. Those experiences become ideas that are easy to understand and can be applied by more people.

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Book cover 5G Leadership
02 · BY ARY GINANJAR

5G Leadership

A framework for resilient, meaningful, and growing leadership through Grand Why, Gift, Grind, Growth Mindset, and Great Hope—designed for change and the future.

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Book cover Hamba Sang Maha Cahaya
03 · ARY GINANJAR BIOGRAPHY · AHMAD FUADI

Hamba Sang Maha Cahaya

Ary Ginanjar's biography by Ahmad Fuadi, tracing his search, setbacks, recovery, and inner journey toward light and purpose.

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Book cover Munajat dan Nasihat Asmaul Husna
04 · BY ARY GINANJAR

Munajat dan Nasihat Asmaul Husna

Ary Ginanjar's prayers, counsel, and reflections inspired by Asmaul Husna, guiding readers toward human nature and purposeful living.

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Milestones
that shaped impact.

A journey recorded through national media coverage, recognition from government institutions, and collaboration with universities. Every step forms part of a contribution that continues to grow.

2000

ESQ training began reaching the public

Ideas from the ESQ book were translated into a character-development experience integrating IQ, EQ, and SQ.

ESQ Training
2004–2005

National recognition for ideas and change

Ary Ginanjar was listed among SWA's Most Powerful People and Ideas in Business and later named an Agent of Change by Republika.

ESQ Training
2007

Brought the ESQ concept to an international forum in Oxford

The ESQ concept was presented at a gathering of Spiritual Quotient experts in Oxford and to Indonesian communities in the United Kingdom.

ANTARA News
2007

Received an Honorary Doctorate in Character Education

Yogyakarta State University recognized Ary Ginanjar's contribution to character education development.

ANTARA News
2008

Brought a mission to strengthen Indonesian identity to seven U.S. cities

ESQ Leadership Center held a series of programs across seven U.S. cities to strengthen emotional intelligence, spirituality, and identity among Indonesians living abroad.

ANTARA News
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Recognition for
meaningful impact.

These distinctions reflect contributions to character development, leadership, and human development. The recognition comes from media, government institutions, universities, and other organizations.

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2005
AWARD

Agent of Change

Republika recognized Ary Ginanjar's contribution to ideas and a character-driven movement for change.

Republika · ESQ
2007
AWARD

Honorary Doctorate in Character Education

Yogyakarta State University awarded the honorary degree for his contribution to character education.

ANTARA News
2009
AWARD

National Character-Building Method Recognition

The Ministry of Youth and Sports recognized the ESQ Model as a method for national character development.

Kemenpora · ESQ
2012
AWARD

Successful Intellectual Property Owner

Recognition from the Vice President of Indonesia for successfully developing and managing the intellectual property behind the ESQ method.

Wakil Presiden RI · Media
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Thoughts that
move people.

A collection of perspectives on character, leadership, talent development, and the future of organizations. Each insight grows from experience, learning, and continually evolving practice.

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Close to Perfection

Law of Attraction

FROM FOUNDER-LED TO INSTITUTION-LED

The vision
becomes
an institution.

The journey continues. Ary Ginanjar provides the direction and values that form the foundation. ESQ Corporation develops them through solutions, methodologies, leaders, and initiatives that benefit people, organizations, and society.

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“Technology accelerates change. Character determines where that change takes us.”
PROF. DR. (H.C.) ARY GINANJAR AGUSTIAN