Each week, The Why Word gets under the skin of entrepreneurs, business leaders, creatives and people who make things happen to find out what makes them tick. Presented by Ian Hawkins.

Ravi Rao is a neuroscientist-turned-management consultant. Now fusing the two sides of his personality, he looks at how businesses can become emotionally healthier places to work, and reap the benefits of a happier, motivated and more productive workforce. Ravi is author of Emotional Business: inspiring human connectedess to grow earnings and the economy. 

Ravi's lunch guest is a global figure remembered as a symbol of reconcilliation.