Leading People
Discover the Universal Factors Behind Inspiring Leadership
Send us a text In this episode… What makes some leaders genuinely inspiring while others leave us frustrated and disengaged? In this transformative conversation with Columbia Business School's Professor Adam Galinsky, we discuss his latest book: Inspire – The Universal Path for Leading Yourself and Others Along the way, we uncover the hidden psychology that determines whether you'll inspire or infuriate the people around you. Adam reveals the "Inspire-Infuriate Continuum"—a powerful fr...
How to Take Back Control of Your Inbox
Send us a text In this episode… Taking back control of your inbox might be the most important productivity shift you make as a leader. Have you noticed how email has transformed from a helpful tool into the central focus of your workday? That subtle shift has massive consequences for your effectiveness, focus, and the example you set for your team. In this actionable One Simple Thing episode, I tackle the modern challenge of email addiction that's plaguing knowledge workers everywhere....
Embracing Uncertainty: How to Lead and Thrive in an Unpredictable World
Send us a text In this episode… Margaret Heffernan joins the Leading People podcast to challenge our dangerous addiction to certainty and predictability. Drawing from her latest book "Embracing Uncertainty," she reveals why the traditional management approach - forecast, plan, execute - is fundamentally broken in today's volatile world. When the first leg of this three-legged stool collapses, everything else follows. What makes this conversation so compelling is Margaret's unique perspective...
What if everything you believe about leadership potential is neurologically wrong?
Send us a text Step into the revolutionary intersection of neuroscience and leadership with Professor Patricia Riddell and Ian McDermott as they shatter outdated brain myths and reveal how understanding neuroscience transforms leadership effectiveness. Most leaders operate on brain models that are 60-65 years out of date. This knowledge gap isn't just academic – it directly impacts how we develop talent, make decisions, and build organizational capacity. Patricia and Ian introduce "neu...
How Leaders Can Stop Procrastinating Today
Send us a text Ever found yourself putting off an important task—only to scramble at the last minute? Procrastination isn’t just about being lazy. It’s a deeply ingrained habit fueled by brain chemistry, energy, and even our personal values. And if you’re in a leadership role, the stakes are even higher. In this episode of One Simple Thing, we break down: ✔️ Why procrastination happens (it’s not what you think!) ✔️ How our brains trick us into avoiding important work ✔️ What Enjoyment-Perform...
Discover the Leadership Superpowers that Emerge Beyond 40
Send us a text In this episode… We challenge traditional views of midlife and explore how this phase can be a powerful transition for leaders. Aneace Haddad, a former tech CEO and an executive coach with extensive experience, invites listeners to rethink what it means to lead in the second half of life. He examines the cognitive shifts that occur as people enter their 40s and beyond, revealing that this period often marks the emergence of unique leadership superpowers that younger leade...
How to Save 1 Hour Every Day (Without Working Harder!)
Send us a text Ever feel like there just aren’t enough hours in the day? You start with good intentions, but distractions, interruptions, and never-ending demands pull you in every direction. Before you know it, the day is gone - and your most important work is still unfinished. What if you could reclaim an hour (or more) every single day - without waking up earlier, working longer, or burning yourself out? In this One Simple Thing episode of Leading People, I share a practical strategy...
Discover What It Takes to Be a Supercharged Leader
Send us a text Please subscribe and follow Leading People via the Podcast links In this episode: Unlock the secrets to becoming a "Supercharged Leader" as we chat with leadership gurus Mandy Flint and Elizabeth Vinberg-Hearn. Promising a unique take on leadership that veers away from traditional HR-driven methods, Mandy and Elizabeth enlighten us with strategies that synchronize personal leadership skills with business goals. They draw from their rich experiences at American...
How to say "No"
Send us a text Please subscribe and follow Leading People via the Podcast links Do you ever find yourself saying "Yes" to things that you really don't want to do?Do you feel that others sometimes take advantage of your goodwill and helpfulness?What if you could unlock the secret to protecting your time and energy by simply saying no? This week on Leading People it's another One Simple Thing - easy tips and insights that you can implement immediately. Today, you'll learn the essenti...
What Defines a Great Place to Work?
Send us a text Please subscribe and follow Leading People via the Podcast links On this episode of Leading People, we promise you’ll uncover the keys to building an exceptional workplace culture with our distinguished guest, Koen Dewettinck, CEO of Great Place to Work Belgium and a professor at Vlerick Business School. During our conversation, Koen walks us through his fascinating exploration into organizational psychology and shares his insights on creating environments where employees...
How to Take Control of Your Day with One Simple Change
Send us a text Please subscribe and follow Leading People via the Podcast links Do you ever feel like your day slips away as soon as you open your email in the morning? Do you get to lunchtime and wonder where your morning went? Are you struggling to get your important things done every day? Leading People is the podcast for leaders who want to consistently bring out the best in themselves and others. These short One Simple Thing episodes have been created with recently a...
Discover Resilience Strategies for Leaders and High Achievers
Send us a text Please subscribe and follow Leading People via the Podcast links Dr Marie-Hélène Pelletier, a renowned psychologist, leadership coach and author of the highly acclaimed book - The Resilience Plan - shares her groundbreaking approach to resilience in this thought-provoking episode of Leading People. Discover how resilience can be cultivated as a skill rather than just an inherent personality trait. Marie-Hélène explains why resilience is not a trait. We promise you'll...
How to Leverage your Most Precious Resource
Send us a text Please subscribe and follow Leading People via the Podcast links This is the podcast for leaders who want to bring out the best in themselves and others. One Simple Thing Imagine starting your day with a win that propels you closer to your goals, be it personal well-being, family priorities, or professional milestones. Tune in, test out this One Simple Thing, and witness the transformation it can bring to your day and your leadership journey. Connect with me on Link...
Discover the Secret to True Leadership Presence
Send us a text Please subscribe and follow Leading People via the Podcast links above This is the podcast for leaders and HR decision-makers who want to bring out the best in themselves and others. What if you could unlock the secret to true leadership presence, not through charisma, but by embracing authenticity and intention? Join us as Caroline Goyder, a TEDx speaker, coach and author, shares her transformative journey from an early career in acting to mastering gravitas, and how you can...
How One Simple Thing Can Help You Lead Better
Send us a text Please subscribe and follow Leading People via the Podcast links above As we close out the year, Gerry Murray reflects on a powerful inspiration from 2024 that will reshape how you engage with the Leading People podcast in 2025. In just 90 seconds, discover a fresh idea that could transform how you bring out the best in yourself and others. Curious? Tune in to find out more! Follow Leading People on LinkedIn Leading People on FaceBook Connect with Gerry Website Link...
Why Busyness Isn't Aways Good for Business
Send us a text Please subscribe via the Podcast links above In this episode, Malissa Clark, Associate Professor of Psychology at Georgia University in the US and author of: Never Not Working: Why the Always-On Culture Is Bad for Business—and How to Fix It, reveals the surprising truths about busyness and its impact on performance and well-being. A key takeaway is that workaholism significantly impacts individual health and organizational culture. Based on her extensive research, Malissa ...
How Putting Workers First Helps Businesses Thrive
Send us a text Please subscribe via the Podcast links above Discover how putting workers first and treating them like customers can transform your business. In this episode we chat with Stephan Meier, a leading behavioural economist and Columbia Business School professor. Stephan takes us on a journey from Switzerland to his pivotal role at Columbia, sharing insights from his latest book, "The Employee Advantage: How Putting Workers First Helps Businesses Thrive." This episode uncovers t...
Job Shadowing and Beyond: Anna Mitelman on Transforming Leadership at the EU
Send us a text Please subscribe via the Podcast links above What if leadership wasn’t just about giving orders, but about fostering innovation and collaboration through learning and development? In a captivating conversation with Anna Mittelman, Head of the European School of Administration, we explore her transformative journey from HR professional to the leader of the EU’s training hub. Anna shares her insights on how learning to unlearn is vital in today's rapidly evolving work enviro...
Discover Transformative Leadership Insights in Season 4
Send us a text Please subscribe via the Podcast links above In this new season, I’m excited to bring you more conversations with brilliant authors, organisational experts, and practitioners who shape the world of leadership today. Together, we’ll be exploring everything from the art of self-leadership to creating work cultures that empower people. So, get ready to challenge your assumptions about leadership and hear from some of the best minds in the field. Tune into this short previ...
Navigating Career Challenges with Caroline Dowd-Higgins
Send us a text Please subscribe via the Podcast links above Ever wondered what it takes to make a radical career shift? My guest, Caroline Dowd-Higgins, did just that, and her journey is nothing short of inspiring. In this episode, Caroline opens up about her battle with workplace burnout, the pivotal moment that prompted her to leave a demanding executive role, and how she leveraged her transferable skills to find a more fulfilling path. This conversation is a goldmine for anyone grap...
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