Professor Mat Hughes interviews strategy and innovation expert Michael A.M. Davies, Chairman and Founder of Endeavour Partners and a Senior Lecturer at both MIT and London Business School, on how leaders can stay ahead in a world shaped by technological change. Michael breaks down why strategic acuity and audacity now separate the winners from the rest, drawing on examples like Schneider Electric’s early adoption of machine learning and Apple’s synthesis of existing technologies to create innovative products. This episode also tackles the ethical side of innovation, exploring how to lead responsibly when technology moves faster than regulation. Michael Davies reveals how modern leadership requires a balance of analytical logic and authentic values to attract talent and ensure long-term relevance.