Leading People

Send us Fan Mail 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! Enjoy...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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, "...

Send us Fan Mail 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 s...

Send us Fan Mail 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 abo...

Send us Fan Mail 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 transfe...

Send us Fan Mail Please subscribe via the Podcast links above Ever wondered what drives our seemingly endless engagement with digital tools at work? Cyberpsychology expert Carolyn Freeman joins us to shed light on this phenomenon and shares her personal journey from the corporate world to cyberpsychology, triggered by her own experiences with digital burnout. Gain insights into how technology infl...

Send us Fan Mail Please subscribe via the Podcast links above What type of pivotal moment can lead someone to dedicate their career to leadership development?  Why are qualities like inward soundness and other focus so critical in leadership?  And how does the quality of leadership impact not just our work, but our overall well-being? Join us as Tim Spiker, founder of The Aperio and author of &quo...

Send us Fan Mail Please subscribe via the Podcast links above What does it take to be the CEO of a leading global company?  What qualities enable a CEO to bring out the best in themselves and others?  What can you do, regardless of rank or position, to have a fulfilling career?  These are just some of the topics that I cover in this episode of Leading People.  My guest is Rob Kuijpers.  Rob rose t...

Send us Fan Mail Please subscribe via the Podcast links above Join us this week as Brian Moran, acclaimed author and innovator behind the "12-Week Year," challenges us to rethink our traditional views on accountability. In this eye-opening episode, Brian dives into why seeing accountability as a mere consequence is a misconception that limits potential. Discover the transformative power...

Send us Fan Mail Please subscribe via the Podcast links above What does it take to navigate the complex landscape of modern human resources?  How can HR professionals foster a culture of innovation while ensuring a deep connection with their workforce?  And what lessons can we learn from leading HR experts to adapt to the rapid changes in today's corporate world?  In this episode, we sit down...

Send us Fan Mail Please subscribe via the Podcast links above How are you evolving with the shifting dynamics of workplace culture and hybrid work environments? In this episode, Gustavo Razzetti , author and CEO at Fearless Culture , a culture design firm, shares his revolutionary insights into fostering a thriving company culture in the era of hybrid work. This episode is a treasure trove for lea...

Send us Fan Mail Please subscribe via the Podcast links above How are you adapting to the challenges in change management and leadership growth? In this episode, Eva Maurer , Head of HR Global Development at a prominent automotive services firm, discusses her forward-thinking strategies that drive significant change within the corporate sphere. Eva describes her journey from traditional HR practic...

Send us Fan Mail Please subscribe via the Podcast links above Get the transformative secrets of leadership from people who are re-writing today’s HR. Your host, Gerry Murray , guides you on a journey through the compelling landscapes of Leadership, HR development, employee engagement, and talent management. Our latest episode is a treasure trove of insights, featuring the impressive Eva Maurer , w...

Send us Fan Mail Please subscribe via the Podcast links above Unlock the art of ethical persuasion as we sit down with Simon Horton , an award-winning author and negotiation expert. Simon reveals his six-step process, based on modelling the approaches used by hostage negotiators, addiction therapists, and billionaires, to change minds and reach their objectives. His book, Change Their Mind: Six St...

Send us Fan Mail Please subscribe via the Podcast links above How would you like to be able to consistently bring out the best in yourself and others?  How could using a coach approach in your daily life bring hidden benefits?  As a Coach, how could you take your coaching skills to the level of Mastery?  As a Leader, how could you better look out for the well-being of your people?  These are just...

Send us Fan Mail Please subscribe via the Podcast links above Does your organisation produce regular leadership communications content for employees?  Are your messages actually getting through to the right people?  And, if they do get through, are they being interpreted and understood as they're intended?  In this episode, I sit down with Communications Consultant, Coach, Trainer and Author...

Send us Fan Mail Please subscribe via the Podcast links above Do you want to feel and do better in life? Do you want to improve your sleep, diet, exercise, brain health and performance?  Do you know what your super habits are?  Do you know what your destructive habits are?  Do you know how to maintain your super habits and change your destructive habits?  These are just some of the questions that...

Send us Fan Mail Please subscribe via the Podcast links above What level of impact and influence do you have at work?  Indeed, what level of impact and influence do you have in your life in general?  Are there situations where you wished you had more impact and influence?  In this episode, I chat with Elisabet Vinberg Hearn and Mandy Flint about their books and their work with leaders. Elisabet an...

Send us Fan Mail Please subscribe via the Podcast links above In thirty years time, as technology moves forward even further, people are going to look back and wonder why offices ever existed." ~ Sir Richard Branson How well have you and your people adapted to remote and hybrid working? My guest this week is Larry English , President and co-founder of Centric Consulting, a management consulta...

Send us Fan Mail Please subscribe via the Podcast links above Imagine that you're enjoying all the trappings of success, including financial prosperity, when one day you get a call from the Justice Department. They inform you that they have evidence that your financial prosperity comes from dark dealings in the world of international business. What do you do? Well, this was what happened to m...

Send us Fan Mail Please subscribe via the Podcast links above I'm pleased to announce that Season 2 launches in January 2023!  I've already recorded and scheduled the first episodes for the new Season and I can promise you some fascinating conversations to come. Listen to this short preview to learn more. Until then... Meet your host, Gerry Murray Show Links Connect with Gerry on LinkedI...

Send us Fan Mail Please subscribe via the Podcast links above We've reached episode 40 of the Leading People podcast!  As so many podcasts fail after only a few episodes, I'm very proud of this achievement. I'm also very grateful to all of you who tune in every two weeks and then promote and share episodes with your friends and colleagues .  So, this is the official end of Season 1...

Send us Fan Mail Please subscribe via the Podcast links above Who is responsible for customer experiences in your organisation?  How do leaders help or hinder the customer experience?  Why are most organisations designed to deliver lousy customer experiences?  And, what is a chatty check-out?  These are just some of the many questions my guest, Professor Yves Van Vaerenbergh addresses in this week...

Send us Fan Mail Please subscribe via the Podcast links above What role do illusions play in your decision-making?  How can you challenge your illusions so you can make better decisions?  How does a manager with hindsight bias prevent his or her team from making good decisions?   For this episode, I sat down with magician, mentalist and keynote speaker, Alex Si , to explore the world of illusions...