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 mindse...

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...

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 identit...

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 ...

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.&nb...

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 RAD...

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’...

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 dyn...

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. ...

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, Neuroscienc...

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 ta...

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 mo...

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 t...

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

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, witho...

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, D...

What does it really take to become a top employer in today’s world of work? In this episode, Gerry Murray talks to Ammara Naeem, Client Experience Director at the Top Employers Institute, about what smart HR leaders ...

In this episode…How often do you hit send on an email without considering how your words might land with the recipient? Leadership communication carries emotional weight, and without the benefit of facial expressions o...

In this episode…What makes some leaders genuinely inspiring while others leave us frustrated and disengaged? In this transformative conversation with Columbia Business School's Professor Adam Galinsky, we discuss his l...

In this episode…Taking back control of your inbox might be the most important productivity shift you make as a leader. Have you noticed how email has transformed from a helpful tool into the central focus of your workd...

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 manage...

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.

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 value...

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 ...

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 imp...