Podcast Summary

Simone Roche MBE chats to Nazir Afzal OBE. Nazir is the first ever winner of the Disruptor for Good Award which was created in honour of the late Jane Turner OBE DL. Nazir was Chief Crown Prosecutor for NW England and formerly Director in London. He was Chief Executive of the country's Police & Crime Commissioners and most recently, National Adviser to the Welsh Government.  

Together Simone and Nazir chat about all things NPW Awards and what makes a great leader. Listen to learn: 

• What the Disruptor For Good Award meant to Nazir 
• How you begin to be a disruptor 
• About Nazir's book 'Race To The Top' which has been called one of the most anticipated books of the year 
• How we can overcome structural racism as a society  
• Check out Nazir's book here  

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