Leading People

How Employee Ownership Can Reset Leadership And Culture

Send us a textWhat 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, the conversation centres on what really shifts when people are invited to take genuine responsibility — and why leadership matters even more, not less, in ownership environments.Alli shares insights from her journey across engineering, large-scale projects, and organisational culture, and explains why ownership doesn’t automatically change behaviour. Structure alone isn’t enough. What makes the difference is how leaders build ownership literacy tell a clear strategic story create decision rights that invite voice without losing momentum and shape environments where accountability feels meaningful rather than imposedTogether, we explore the practical leadership tensions this creates — psychological safety versus pace, participation versus clarity, and the pivotal role middle managers play as translators between strategy and day-to-day work.At its heart, this is a conversation about shifting from company-as-machine to company-as-community — where performance still matters, profit remains essential, but purpose becomes the anchor that sustains commitment over time.This episode is for leaders who are curious about ownership — or who simply want people to think and act like owners — and are willing to reflect on what that requires of leadership itself.Curious? Have a listen...Connect with Alli on LinkedIn for the special offerBuy the book hereVisit her company websiteFollow Leading People on LinkedIn Leading People on FaceBookConnect with GerryWebsiteLinkedInWide Circle

What is Leadership 101?

Send us a textIf 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 leaders have in common.(And if you’re serious about growing as a leader, check out our Team Leader Essentials and Accelerating Performance programmes — link below)Check out the Leadership ProgrammesFollow Leading People on LinkedIn Leading People on FaceBookConnect with GerryWebsiteLinkedInWide Circle

Happy 100th Birthday, Leading People

Send us a textEpisode 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 Leading People journey since January 2021.Here's to the next 100 episodes...Follow Leading People on LinkedIn Leading People on FaceBookConnect with GerryWebsiteLinkedInWide Circle

How Leaders Can Create a Culture of Significance

Send us a textWhat 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, Zach explains why performance, resilience, and engagement suffer when people feel invisible or replaceable — and why leaders play a pivotal role in shaping the everyday signals that tell people whether they matter.In our conversation, we explore:What a culture of significance really looks like in practiceWhy people perform better when they feel valued and neededHow leaders often unintentionally signal that people don’t matterSmall, everyday leadership behaviours that have an outsized impactWhy significance isn’t a “soft” idea — but a serious performance driverZach brings these principles to life through compelling stories from an array of organisations. Whether you lead a team, work in HR or L&D, or care about creating environments where people thrive and perform, this episode offers practical insights you can apply immediately.Curious?🎧 Let’s have a listenConnect with Zach on LinkedInCheck out the Power of Mattering on Zach's websiteFollow Leading People on LinkedIn Leading People on FaceBookConnect with GerryWebsiteLinkedInWide Circle

Who Really Pays Your Salary?

Send us a textMost 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 every leader needs to remember.Check out Team Leader EssentialsFollow Leading People on LinkedIn Leading People on FaceBookConnect with GerryWebsiteLinkedInWide Circle