Critics of Mr Schneider, including this newspaper, portrayed him as giving in to this tension, and being willing to tell “necessary lies” when it suited his purposes.
To see where Mr Blair believes the blame for Britain's failures really lies, it is necessary to forget the orator on the telly and read the text of the speech.
We are present, aware and congruent, critical leadership attributes that are necessary for success in navigating the uncertainty that lies before us all.