Leading People

Send us Fan Mail What if the biggest risk in AI-driven hiring is not what it helps you find — but what it filters out before a human ever gets involved? In this episode, Gerry Murray talks to investigative journalist and author Hilke Schellmann about what happens when black-box AI tools start shaping high-stakes workplace decisions. Hilke’s book, The Algorithm , exposed how AI was already being us...

Send us Fan Mail Why does so much training still fail to change behaviour — even when the content is good, the facilitator is strong, and the intentions are right?  In this episode, Gerry Murray talks to learning expert, Fergal Connolly , about one of the most persistent and costly problems in workplace learning:  The gap between training delivered and behaviour changed.  Fergal argues that the is...

Send us Fan Mail What if one of the most powerful ways people learn at work is also one of the most overlooked? In this conversation, Gerry Murray talks to Andy Lancaster about why learning communities deserve far more attention from leaders than they usually get — not as a nice extra, but as a serious way to build confidence, capability, and innovation at work. Andy’s new book, Organisational Lea...

Send us Fan Mail What if the thing holding you and your organisation back isn't a market problem, a resource problem, or even a people problem — but a thinking problem you can't yet see? This week's guest, Angela Montgomery , has spent three decades helping leaders discover exactly that. As author of The Human Constraint and co-founder of Intelligent Management, she brings together...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever walked into a room and felt something you couldn't quite name? A tension, an energy, a sense that something invisible was shaping everything happening around you — and inside you? What if that feeling wasn't imagination? What if there were hidden forces actively at play in every meeting, every team, every relationship — and most leaders have no idea they&ap...

Send us Fan Mail You may already be expecting this conversation. In fact, you may be dreading it. Someone on your team wants to talk about pay, fairness, and why they feel something doesn’t add up. And once that conversation starts, you need to handle it in a way that feels clear, constructive, and consistent — not just for one person, but across the team. In this short One Simple Thing episode, G...

Send us Fan Mail What if the real issue isn’t the problem someone brings you — but the way they are thinking about it? Or, perhaps it's how they're behaving... In this episode of Leading People, Gerry Murray is joined by coaching pioneer Dr Marcia Reynolds to explore a more powerful approach to coaching, leadership, and human development. Their conversation goes well beyond formal coachi...

Send us Fan Mail Few things drain a team faster than two people who just can’t seem to work well together. And for a team leader, it can be surprisingly easy to get pulled into the wrong conversation. In this short episode of One Simple Thing , Gerry Murray looks at a familiar workplace challenge and shares one practical shift that can help you respond with more clarity, confidence, and impact. If...

Send us Fan Mail Most leaders believe they’re self-aware. Research suggests otherwise. Studies indicate that while the majority of us think we understand how we show up, only a small percentage are accurately perceived that way by others. And under pressure — in uncertainty — those blind spots don’t stay hidden. They shape our decisions. Our relationships. Our leadership. In this episode of Leadin...

Send us Fan Mail What do you say when your team pushes back on a policy you didn’t create? This episode explores a common moment where many team leaders lose credibility — and how you can handle it differently. If you’ve ever felt stuck between your team and “head office,” this one’s for you. Want to go further? Our Team Leader Essentials and Performance Accelerator programmes are designed to help...

Send us Fan Mail What if engagement wasn’t the finish line — but the starting point? In this episode of Leading People, Gerry Murray is joined by Alli Gibbons , author of The Power of Ownership Culture , to explore how employee ownership can fundamentally reset leadership and culture — when it’s treated as more than just a new structure. Rather than focusing on legal models or financial mechanisms...

Send us Fan Mail If you had to explain leadership in one simple sentence, what would you say? After 100 episodes of talking to extraordinary people about what it means to lead, one answer keeps rising to the top. And it’s not what you might expect. This short episode marks the beginning of a new chapter — and a return to something essential. Tune in to discover the one thing that most great leader...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 100 felt like a moment worth marking. Not with a summary. Not with highlights. And not with a look back. Just a conversation — allowed to unfold. This episode exists thanks to the generosity, creativity, and support of Kate Walker Miles and Valeriia Diakiv, whose contributions helped bring it into being. As always, thank you for listening — and for being part of the Leadin...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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. Cur...

Send us Fan Mail 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 w...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 tra...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Enjoyed this episode? The Leading People Community...

Send us Fan Mail 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 h...

Send us Fan Mail It’s one thing to have a leadership title. It’s another thing to have people truly want to follow you.  In this Leading People episode of One Simple Thing, Gerry Murray explores the difference and what you can do to close the gap.  If you’re new to leadership or simply want to reconnect with the fundamentals, this 5-minute listen could be your reset moment. Check out the Team Lead...

Send us Fan Mail 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 ba...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Enjoy...