Matthew Syed

He is also a multi-award-winning journalist for The Times and The Sunday Times and
presenter of the popular BBC Radio 4 programme, Sideways, currently in its sixth series. Matthew is a
regular contributor to television and radio and, in his previous career, was the England table tennis number
one for almost a decade.
In his most recent best seller – Rebel Ideas: The Power of Diverse Thinking – Matthew argues that individual
intelligence is no longer enough to solve todays complex problems; to truly succeed we must harness the
power of ‘cognitive diversity’. Rebel Ideas uncovers the best-kept secrets of the world’s most successful
teams, bringing insights from psychology, anthropology and data science, whilst drawing on a dazzling range
of intriguing case-studies.
Matthews work explores a thought-provoking approach to high performance in the context of a complex and
fast-changing world. By understanding the intimate connection between mindset and high performance,
organisations can unlock untapped potential in individuals and teams, driving innovation and agility to secure
a future-proofed environment. A TEDx video of Matthew speaking about growth mindset can be viewed on
YouTube.
Matthew is also co-founder of Matthew Syed Consulting (MSC); the company has worked with an impressive
portfolio of clients to build growth mindset cultures and drive higher performance in individuals, teams and
organisations. Matthew Syed Consultings cutting-edge thought leadership programme and digital learning
tools are becoming a catalyst for real and lasting change within business and the public sector.
Matthew also works very closely with the education sector to help improve mindsets in schools and young
people. He is an active founding member of the charity Greenhouse Sports and an ambassador for the PiXL
Educational Foundation.