Adi Godrej on leadership
Adi Godrej, Chairman, Godrej Group, on his leadership style.
Adi Godrej, Chairman Godrej Group
Delegative
Participative
Authoritative
All of them
The political leader I admire the most
Barack Obama, for his entirely fresh approach to US politics and diplomacy.
The business leader I admire the most
Warren Buffett, for his strong ability to predict trends and avoid bubbles. The leadership lesson I remember best is that Leadership is about thinking the future backwards not the present forward.
A book or movie I would recommend on leadership
The Downing Street Years. Margaret Thatcher.because it describes how Margaret Thatcher's leadership and decisions transformed Britain.
Worst thing a leader can do
Not listen.
My biggest test as a leader was
To change the Group's direction and mindset when India embarked on the path of liberalisation in 1991.
All good managers aren't good leaders
Yes
No
