Episode #23 (Part I): All about Change and Simple Thinking with Richard Gerver, Acclaimed Speaker, Author, and Instructor
In Part I of Leading Forward's Season One Finale, Christie spoke with Richard Gerver. Richard Gerver has been described as one of the most inspirational leaders of his generation. He is an award-winning speaker, bestselling author, and world-renowned thinker. Richard began his career in education, most notably as headmaster of the failing Grange Primary School. In just two years, he famously transformed the school into one of the most acclaimed learning environments in the world. He was celebrated by UNESCO and the UK Government for its incredible turnaround.
Richard has since transitioned to the global stage where he uses his trademark humor and natural style to deliver passionate, provocative and authentic speeches. He draws upon the first-hand experiences and unique insights garnered from frontline education to explore the links between great leadership, human potential, change and innovation. His ability to connect experiences across many seemingly different environments helps people to expand their thinking and perception of potential. It is this authenticity and uniqueness which has helped Richard win him global acclaim and invitations to speak on the most recognized stages, including TED, the RSA and BBC radio.
The three core principles underpinning Richard's philosophy are communication, empowerment, and impact. He argues that great leadership is first and foremost about serving the needs of the people who work for you. His mantra: systems and structures change nothing; people do.
Highlights: "All about Change and Simple Thinking"
As a parent, it can be
difficult to
sit back and
support your
child when they make decisions you may not agree with.
“Some of our most
highly qualified,
highly gifted,
highly talented professionals are the ones that
find change most
challenging.”
People that have
never failed, made
mistakes or
experienced real
adversity tend to
walk away.
Adversity and
mistakes present an
opportunity for the
individual to
persevere.
“The more time you
invest in people at the human level, they will
give it back to you in
Spades.”
Building your
people up develops the most
loyal,
connected and
capable people in your organization.
There is
no shortcut to having the
best team, it starts with the
leader investing in their
team members.
Psychological safety is at the
core of the most
successful corporations.
“Lack of control” is a key
component in a person
feeling uneasy about
change.
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LEADING FORWARD breaks down professional assumptions through meaningful conversations that remind us all that leading, effectively, can and often does look different for each of us.
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