Leading People

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

How to turn Learning into Performance

Send us a textWhat 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 behaviour change, and what organisations must do differently.We cover a wide range of topics, including:Why people learn best through activities, not contentHow capability depends on both the individual and the environmentWhat your SatNav can teach you about turning learning into performanceThe link between diagnostics, performance consulting, and business outcomesHow culture can “eat training for breakfast”, and often doesDesigning learning like an engineer: with purpose, precision, and clear success criteriaWhy AI is fast becoming “the world’s tutor” — and what that means for L&D and leadersPractical examples of organisations turning learning into sustained performanceWhether you’re a leader, an L&D professional, or simply someone curious about how people grow, this episode offers powerful insights into what actually helps people change behaviour — and what gets in the way.🎧 Let’s have a listenConnect with Paul on LinkedInVisit Paul's websiteCheck out his People Alchemy productFollow Leading People on LinkedIn Leading People on FaceBookConnect with GerryWebsiteLinkedInWide Circle

Are You The Sunshine Or The Storm?

Send us a textEvery 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 better.Follow Leading People on LinkedIn Leading People on FaceBookConnect with GerryWebsiteLinkedInWide Circle