David Giles Lewis
David Giles Lewis is a business consultant, speaker, and author focused on leadership, strategy, team performance, and organizational change. He co-authored What Philosophy Can Teach You About Being a Better Leader and Mavericks: How Bold Leadership Changes the World, and was recognized on the Thinkers50 Radar in 2019.
Biografía y Trayectoria del Autor
David Giles Lewis is a British leadership writer, consultant, and executive educator whose public biographies emphasize professional formation more than private early-life detail. What is documented is a mixed education in study and practice: public profile information lists Brunel University of London among his formal studies, while later biographies describe a career built across more than 35 years in business, consulting, entrepreneurship, and academia. Before becoming widely known as an author, he held senior roles as a managing director and head of department, grew and sold ventures in consulting and software, and developed a reputation for helping senior teams work through uncertainty. A major turning point came with his long association with London Business School, where he led executive programmes on senior leadership and strategy execution and increasingly translated classroom ideas into public thought leadership. ((https://uk.linkedin.com/in/davidgalewis))
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Mavericks
David Giles Lewis
Unleash your inner maverick to drive innovation and positive change in business and society through bold leadership principles.
What Philosophy Can Teach You about Being a Better Leader
Alison Reynolds & Jules Goddard & Dominic Houlder & David Giles Lewis
Discover how ancient philosophers' wisdom can transform your leadership style, fostering engagement and purpose in today's complex business world.
Mavericks
David Giles Lewis
Unleash your inner maverick to drive innovation and positive change in business and society through bold leadership principles.
What Philosophy Can Teach You about Being a Better Leader
Alison Reynolds & Jules Goddard & Dominic Houlder & David Giles Lewis
Discover how ancient philosophers' wisdom can transform your leadership style, fostering engagement and purpose in today's complex business world.
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The Maverick's Guide to High-Stakes Influence
In modern organizations, merit alone isn't enough to move the needle on bold ideas. This guide is designed for ambitious leaders and intrapreneurs who need to navigate political minefields and master the art of psychological persuasion to achieve results.
The Socratic Leader's Decision Toolkit
In an era of rapid change, leaders often rely on intuition over rigorous logic. This toolkit is designed for executives and managers who want to blend ancient wisdom with modern strategy to make more ethical, resilient choices.
Philosophy for Better Decisions
In an era of constant disruption, technical skills alone are insufficient for navigating complex career paths. This plan is designed for leaders and professionals who want to move beyond reactive habits and build a rigorous, value-based framework for making high-stakes life choices.
Machiavelli for Modern Leaders
This plan is essential for leaders navigating volatile environments where traditional idealism often fails. It provides a pragmatic toolkit for executives and managers who need to master power dynamics, strategic agility, and reputation management to ensure institutional longevity.
Speak Less, Lead More
This learning plan is essential for high-potential leaders who struggle with over-explaining and want to command more authority in the boardroom. It benefits managers and executives looking to shift from information sharing to decisive, high-impact leadership.
Lead Up and Sideways
This learning plan is designed for mid-to-senior leaders who must drive results beyond their immediate authority. It provides the essential toolkit for influencing executives and collaborating with peers to navigate complex organizational dynamics effectively.
The Prince and the Philosopher
This plan is designed for leaders who must navigate the complex tension between pragmatic strategy and ethical grounding. It is ideal for executives and decision-makers facing high-stakes environments where character and power collide.
Business & Leadership
This learning plan bridges the gap between foundational management and high-level organizational transformation. It is ideal for aspiring managers and established leaders looking to scale their impact and drive strategic growth.
Voces de la Comunidad
"Thinkers50 said David Giles Lewis was among 30 people whose work will shape the future of management"
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"RiseUpp describes David Giles Lewis as London Business School’s Executive Education Programme Director"
— RiseUpp ((
"James Purnell said David Giles Lewis brings “gravitas, fun, insight and humanity” to leadership topics"
— James Purnell ((
"Thinkers50 called David Giles Lewis and Alison Reynolds’ work on quality of interaction “intriguing and highly practical."
— Thinkers50 ((
"A-Speakers says David Giles Lewis inspires authentic leadership by blending emotion, philosophy, and strategy"
— A-Speakers ((
"Midwest Book Review says David Giles Lewis helps readers awaken the “maverick mindset."
— Midwest Book Review ((
"Blinkist says David Giles Lewis developed KPMG’s change management practice and teaches at London Business School"
— Blinkist ((
"Nandu Nandkishore called David Giles Lewis “an inspirational speaker."
— Nandu Nandkishore ((
"Thinking Ahead Institute cites David Giles Lewis as a business school professor researching cognitive diversity"
— Thinking Ahead Institute ((
Creado por exalumnos de la Universidad de Columbia en San Francisco
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"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
Creado por exalumnos de la Universidad de Columbia en San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
