Situational Background

Ilham Kadri, CEO of Syensqo (and formerly of Solvay), exemplifies purpose-led pragmatism, global curiosity, and crisp accountability. She ties innovation to stewardship, speaks plainly about trade-offs, and insists on transparent metrics. Distinctive for combining ambition with responsibility, she models principled progress—portable to any mission-driven enterprise. (Syensqo)

Practical Leadership Principles

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1) Purpose with proof.

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Values matter when measured.

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Behaviours to model:

• State the outcome your purpose must deliver.
• Tie a metric (and owner) to it.
• Report progress and limits candidly.

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2) Global mindset, local respect.

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Lead across cultures with humility.

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Behaviours to model:

• Ask “what’s different here?” before deciding.
• Credit local wins publicly.
• Adapt the plan without diluting principles.

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3) Accountability with optimism.

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High standards, positive tone.

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Behaviours to model:

• Write clear expectations and timelines.
• Give direct, respectful feedback.
• Celebrate small steps that compound.

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Call to action

Pick one purpose-linked metric, name its owner, and publish a short update on progress and next steps.

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