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 sto

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intersection of neuroscience and leadership with Professor Patricia Riddell and Ian McDermott as they shatter outdated brain myths and reveal how understanding neuroscience transforms leadership effectiveness. Most leaders operate on brain models that are 60-65 years out of date.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

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 procras

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 bey

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 long

Send us a text Please subscribe and follow Leading People via the Podcast links In this episode: Unlock the secrets to becoming a "Supercharged Leader" as we chat with leadership gurus Mandy Flint and Elizabeth Vinberg-Hearn. Promising a unique take on leadership that veers away from traditional HR-driven methods, Mandy and Elizabeth enlighten us with strategies that synchronize pe

Send us a text Please subscribe and follow Leading People via the Podcast links Do you ever find yourself saying "Yes" to things that you really don't want to do?Do you feel that others sometimes take advantage of your goodwill and helpfulness?What if you could unlock the secret to protecting your time and energy by simply saying no? This week on Leading People it's another One Sim

Send us a text Please subscribe and follow Leading People via the Podcast links On this episode of Leading People, we promise you’ll uncover the keys to building an exceptional workplace culture with our distinguished guest, Koen Dewettinck, CEO of Great Place to Work Belgium and a professor at Vlerick Business School. During our conversation, Koen walks us through his fascinatin

Send us a text Please subscribe and follow Leading People via the Podcast links Do you ever feel like your day slips away as soon as you open your email in the morning? Do you get to lunchtime and wonder where your morning went? Are you struggling to get your important things done every day? Leading People is the podcast for leaders who want to consistently bring out the best in th

Send us a text Please subscribe and follow Leading People via the Podcast links Dr Marie-Hélène Pelletier, a renowned psychologist, leadership coach and author of the highly acclaimed book - The Resilience Plan - shares her groundbreaking approach to resilience in this thought-provoking episode of Leading People. Discover how resilience can be cultivated as a skill rather than ju