Leading People

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 ...