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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.

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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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Citations

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One of the biggest switches at this level is letting go of the things you’re good at doing
-The three stages of leadership
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To overcome experience bias you must confess to yourself, “I don’t know this!”
-What to do when you don’t know what to do
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Primarily, a diverse group of people who are engaged and feel confident enough to express their views without fear of reprisals make better decisions
-Executing strategy: it’s okay to disagree
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Self-belief is useful. But it can also be dangerous
-Be confident. Not cocksure
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It is said that a business case is a living document
-The Pessimistic Optimist's Guide to Change
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A maverick wants to make a better world and they are resourceful
-Are you brave enough to be a business maverick?
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Today, modern organisations often miss that which matters the most - their people
-Ancient wisdom for modern business leaders

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The Maverick's Guide to High-Stakes Influence
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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.

1 h 12 m3 Sections
The Socratic Leader's Decision Toolkit
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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.

1 h 30 m3 Sections
Machiavelli for Modern Leaders
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Machiavelli for Modern Leaders

This learning plan bridges historical political philosophy with modern corporate strategy, offering a blueprint for navigating high-stakes environments. It is ideal for newly appointed executives and ambitious managers who need to master power dynamics and decisive crisis management.

1 h 30 m3 Sections
The Hidden Logic of Daily Life
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The Hidden Logic of Daily Life

This plan is designed for professionals and leaders who want to master the unseen forces influencing behavior and teamwork. By bridging the gap between individual habits and group systems, it provides the tools necessary to optimize personal performance and collective output.

1 h 30 m3 Sections
The Conqueror’s Code: Strategic Leadership
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The Conqueror’s Code: Strategic Leadership

In an era of constant disruption, traditional management is no longer enough to sustain growth. This plan is designed for aspiring executives and entrepreneurs who need to blend bold vision with tactical agility and robust governance to build lasting organizations.

1 h 30 m3 Sections
The Prince and the Philosopher
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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.

1 h 30 m3 Sections
The Strategist's Guide to Clear Thinking
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The Strategist's Guide to Clear Thinking

In an era of information overload, the ability to think structurally and argue ethically is a critical leadership asset. This guide is designed for professionals and decision-makers who need to strip away noise, validate evidence, and lead through high-level persuasion and debate.

2 h4 Sections
Lead to Inspire and Turnaround
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Lead to Inspire and Turnaround

This learning plan is essential for leaders tasked with revitalizing underperforming teams or navigating complex corporate structures where authority is fluid. It is designed for emerging managers and seasoned executives who need to drive organizational change and master the nuances of high-level influence.

1 h 30 m3 Sections

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"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"

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"James Purnell said David Giles Lewis brings “gravitas, fun, insight and humanity” to leadership topics"

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"Thinkers50 called David Giles Lewis and Alison Reynolds’ work on quality of interaction “intriguing and highly practical."

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"A-Speakers says David Giles Lewis inspires authentic leadership by blending emotion, philosophy, and strategy"

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"Midwest Book Review says David Giles Lewis helps readers awaken the “maverick mindset."

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"Blinkist says David Giles Lewis developed KPMG’s change management practice and teaches at London Business School"

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"Nandu Nandkishore called David Giles Lewis “an inspirational speaker."

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"Thinking Ahead Institute cites David Giles Lewis as a business school professor researching cognitive diversity"

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