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Gerry Murray talks to leading people about leading people. Get insights and tips from thought leaders about how to bring out the best in yourself and others.
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Send us a text What does it really mean to create a culture where people perform at their best? In this episode of Leading People, I’m joined by Zach Mercurio, researcher, speaker, and author of The Power of Mattering, to explore how leaders can create a culture of significance — one where people feel seen, valued, and needed. Drawing on decades of research into motivation and human performance, Zach explains why performance, resilience, and engagement suffer when people feel invisible or r...
Send us a text Most people think they know where their paycheck comes from — but the real answer might surprise you. In this short episode, Gerry Murray shares a surprising pattern he’s seen in leadership workshops across sectors and industries. It’s a simple mindset shift that separates teams who truly add value… from those who don’t. This episode just might change the way you think about your work — and the people who depend on it. Curious? 🎧 Listen now and discover One Simple Thing ever...
Send us a text What really drives performance at work? It’s a question many leaders and learning professionals wrestle with — and one that my guest, Paul Matthews, has spent decades exploring. In this wide-ranging conversation, Paul challenges some of the most common assumptions about training and learning. Drawing on insights from his three books — on informal learning, capability building, and learning transfer — he explains why so many well-intentioned programmes fail to create real beha...
Send us a text Every team has a weather system — and often, as a Leader, you’re the one creating it. In this short Leading People episode of One Simple Thing, we explore how your presence as a leader can lift people up… or wear them down. If your team’s energy and well-being aren’t where they should be, the solution might not be more perks, more processes, or more pressure. It might be you. Curious? 🎧 Listen in to discover one simple leadership move that can shift the climate for the bett...
Send us a text Could AI help us end conflict — at work, at home, or even at a global level? In this episode, Gerry Murray talks with negotiation expert and author Simon Horton about his provocative new book, The End of Conflict. We explore how AI is already influencing negotiation and collaboration, what it gets right (and wrong), and how a more symbiotic Human–AI relationship could change the way we resolve disagreements of every kind. If you’re curious about the future of negotiation, th...
Send us a text Most people have a manager. Some even have great ones. But what if you could take more ownership of the relationship — and turn your boss into a genuine career ally? This short One Simple Thing episode explores one powerful mindset shift that could change everything. Part of a series on how to be brilliant at the basics of leadership. Curious? 🎧 Hit play and find out. Check out the Team Leader Essentials programme Follow Leading People on LinkedIn Leading People on ...
Send us a text What if the key to thriving in the age of AI isn’t smarter technology — but a smarter relationship with your own brain? In this episode of Leading People, Gerry Murray talks with Dr Jon Finn, founder of Tougher Minds and author of Train Your Brain for the AI Revolution. Jon has spent more than two decades studying how the brain drives performance and wellbeing — and how we can train it to stay focused, energised, and adaptable in an AI-saturated world. Together, Gerry and Jo...
Send us a text You just got promoted. Now what? In this short, punchy episode, Gerry poses one essential question that every new (and not-so-new) leader needs to answer. Because leadership isn’t just a new job… …it’s a whole new identity. Curious? Tap play to find out more. Check out Team Leader Essentials and The Performance Accelerator here Follow Leading People on LinkedIn Leading People on FaceBook Connect with Gerry Website LinkedIn Wide Circle
Send us a text What happens when your entire world changes overnight? In this profound and moving episode, Julie Brown shares how she found the strength to rebuild her life and leadership practice after the tragic loss of her husband and business partner, polar explorer Dixie Dansercoer. Drawing on her new book, Discover Your Pivot: How Strong Leaders Can Adapt to Any Situation, Julie reveals how leaders can find stability in uncertainty — not by resisting change, but by learning how to piv...
Send us a text What does your body say about you when you walk into a room? And how much of your leadership impact depends on something you can’t see — but everyone else can feel? In this episode, Kate Walker Miles of RADA Business — a trusted advisor to senior executives and leadership teams — reveals how posture, breath, and voice shape credibility, confidence, and influence. Drawing on her background in experimental psychology, acting, and behavioural coaching, Kate explains how to use ...
Send us a text What does good leadership really look like in the day-to-day? This short Leading People episode kicks off a brand-new One Simple Thing series on how to be brilliant at the basics of leadership. Because let’s face it — it’s the basics that often go missing. Click play to hear the one question that every leader should be asking themselves. Check out Team Leader Essentials here Follow Leading People on LinkedIn Leading People on FaceBook Connect with Gerry Website LinkedI...
Send us a text What if bringing in the dough doesn’t always mean having the power? In this episode, BBC journalist Melissa Hogenboom explores how breadwinning roles — in families and at work — are shaped by power dynamics, gender norms, and invisible expectations. Whether you’re a leader, a parent, or both, this conversation will challenge how you think about success, status, and sharing the load. Together, we discuss: Why power at home and power at work are more connected than we thinkHow ge...
Send us a text Ever typed a question into ChatGPT and gotten a weird or underwhelming response? You’re not alone. In this One Simple Thing episode, we explore why so many AI queries fall flat — and what leaders can do differently. There’s one small shift that makes all the difference… and no, it’s not about being a tech expert. This is the final part of our short series on how to use AI to enhance your leadership — without losing your human touch. 🎧 Curious? Hit play and find out what m...
Send us a text What if the biggest barrier to change isn’t strategy or communication — but biology? In this episode, organisational change expert Hilary Scarlett shares powerful insights from the 3rd edition of her book, Neuroscience for Organizational Change. She explains how understanding the brain can help leaders navigate resistance, foster trust, and lead transformation that sticks. Drawing on neuroscience and real-world examples, Hilary shows why getting brains onboard — not jus...
Send us a text What would you do with an extra 30–60 minutes in your day? In this One Simple Thing episode, Leading People host, Gerry Murray, explores how AI can give leaders back precious time - not by taking over, but by taking the heavy lifting out of your writing tasks. You'll be able to free up time for more important leadership tasks. Whether it’s an email, a proposal, or a tricky LinkedIn post, learn how to use AI to create smart starting points, enhance your clarity, and...
Send us a text What separates exceptional leaders from mediocre managers? This week's guest, Andrew Palmer, Senior Editor at The Economist and host of the Boss Class podcast, has spent years interviewing some of the world's most influential executives to answer this question. Drawing from his extensive experience writing the witty and insightful Bartleby column and developing the Boss Class podcast series, Andrew reveals that great leadership isn't only about charisma or authority - it...
Send us a text Ever asked ChatGPT a question, looked at its response and thought… “This isn’t what I wanted”? In this episode of One Simple Thing… Gerry Murray reveals why so many AI prompts fail - and what to do instead. Discover how to brief AI tools like ChatGPT as you would a colleague, so they become your assistant, not your replacement. You’ll learn: The six essentials of a good AI briefWhy vague prompts produce vague outputsHow to turn AI into a productivity partner (not a frustration...
Send us a text In this episode… How do you prove the value of your people programs when budgets are tight and leaders demand evidence? This week's guest is Dr. Alaina Szlachta, author of the book Measurement and Evaluation on a Shoestring. In this illuminating conversation, Alaina shares practical approaches to measurement and evaluation that don't require a PhD in statistics or massive resources. Drawing from her experience across corporate, non-profit and academic sectors, Alaina rev...
Send us a text Ever wonder if your message is landing the way you intend? In this episode of One Simple Thing… You'll discover how to use AI tools like ChatGPT to refine your writing, without losing your human voice. This isn’t about outsourcing your message. It’s about coaching yourself to be clearer, more intentional, and more confident in what you write and send to others. You'll learn: How AI can act as your writing mirrorThe power of asking better questionsWhy AI doesn...
Send us a text In this episode… Gerry Murray speaks with organisational psychologist and Chief Scientist at AIHR, Dieter Veldsman, about how to redesign work for a more human future. Drawing on his new book Work for Humans, Dieter shares why employee experience (EX) is much more than a buzzword, and how to make it a philosophy, a process, and a practice. Together, they discuss: • Why EX is now a core leadership issue, not just an HR function • How to measure EX meaningfully — without ma...
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