Leading People

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...

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intersection of neuroscience and leadership with Professor Patricia Riddell and Ian McDermott as they shatter outdated brain myths and reveal how understanding neuroscience transforms leadership effectiveness. Most leaders operate on brain models that are 60-65 years out of date.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...

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...

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...

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...