Business AND Poetry with Nadir Godrej Chairman of Godrej Industries

Nadir Godrej syas that to make a difference in the world, you “have to make a good case for the mind AND heart” – and poetry is a great way to do this! As both a sustainable business leader AND a poet, he believes in the power of words to move people. Ilham and Nadir have a great discussion about his interest in poetry, what it takes to create a sustainable business, empathy and kindness in leadership, and much more. Nadir Godrej is the chairman of Godrej Industries, one of India's biggest and most well known businesses, and the Chairman of Godrej Agrovet. He is a chemical engineer, a sustainable business leader and a published poet. Mr. Godrej is deeply committed to the GOOD and GREEN strategies and achievement of set targets for the Godrej Group. He is also a member of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) which the host, Ilham Kadri, chairs. Timestamps1:19 - Childhood and great influences in his life5:51 - 127 years of Godrej Industries11:42 - Good and green sustainable initiative 14:25 - Green chemistry17:49 - How poetry heightens the emotion18:59 - Job training program at Godrej Industries20:40 - Advice for leaders to become more sustainable22:46 - Empathy and kindness in business25:31 - Favorite poets For additional details about the podcast, show notes, and access to resources mentioned during the show, please visit https://www.syensqo.com/en/podcast

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