ABOUT

Ian Leslie is the author of acclaimed and bestselling books on human psychology and creativity which have been translated into over a dozen languages. Malcolm Gladwell describes him as “one of my favourite writers”. Ian has written for the Financial Times, the Economist, the New York Times, The Sunday Times, and the New Statesman, among others, covering everything from technology to politics to music. Ian’s first career was as a communication strategist for some of the world’s biggest brands, at ad agencies in London and New York; he still advises companies on workplace culture and strategic communication. He is in demand as a keynote speaker on curiosity, productive disagreement, and creativity in the age of AI. Ian is the author of The Ruffian, an influential Substack newsletter and podcast. He lives in London with his wife and children.