rebellious thoughts

Gareth Southgate told me, “I like listening to people who know things I don’t know. That’s how you learn.” Matthew Syed, former Olympian and bestselling author, is one of the consultants Gareth Southgate has turned to from outside the world of football to find new ways to work together. In *Rebel Ideas*, discover how Southgate, “The Planner,” made up for 50 years of heartache by reaching two major tournament semi-finals in three years. Matthew Syed’s bestseller will change the way you think about success forever. Syed is a brilliant storyteller. I couldn’t put the book down, and I learned so much from it. An amazing achievement. — Tim Harford, author of *The Economist in Disguise*. *Rebel Ideas* explores the power of “cognitive diversity”—the ability to think differently about the world around us. It explains how to harness our unique perspectives, pool our collective intelligence, and confront the greatest challenges of our time—from climate change to terrorism. The book is based on an impressive array of case studies, including the CIA's catastrophic failures before 9/11, a deadly communications breakdown on the summit of Mount Everest, and a powerful story of counter-extremism in America's deep South. Rebel Ideas will enhance any team or organization, but it also includes dozens of individual applications: from the art of reinvention to the amazing benefits of personalized nutrition. It shows us how to become more creative, how to collaborate in an increasingly interconnected world, and how to break free from the echo chambers that surround us all. Now updated with a new chapter on the COVID-19 crisis. 'A gripping read, full of intelligence and perspective.' James Dyson 'It will change the way you think about success and even life.' Judy Murray 'A master of the genre.' The Times