Episode 125: Unlocking The Secret Power Of Groups with Colin Fisher
In this episode of The Workplace Podcast, William Corless sits down with Colin Fisher, Associate Professor at UCL’s School of Management and author of The Collective Edge: Unlocking the Secret Power of Groups.
Colin breaks down why most teams underperform, it's not because of motivation or conflict, but because leaders focus their energy in the wrong places. Drawing on decades of research in group dynamics, creativity, and decision-making, he explains:
The 60–30–10 Rule and why team success is determined long before the team meets
What “real teams” actually look like (and why most groups don’t qualify)
Social loafing, the Ringelmann effect, and how structure prevents it
Why norms shape more of our behaviour than personality ever will
How polarization happens and what teams can do to prevent it
The importance of shared leadership, psychological safety, and brokers across groups
Packed with practical insights and backed by rich research and examples from sports, music, and organizational life, this conversation is essential for anyone building or leading teams.
Listen now and unlock your team’s collective edge.
Find out more about the work Colin does here: Colin M. Fisher
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Episode 124: Manage Yourself To Lead Others with Margaret C. Andrews
In this episode of The Workplace Podcast, William Corless is joined by Margaret C. Andrews, Harvard instructor and author of Manage Yourself to Lead Others: Why Great Leadership Begins with Self-Understanding.
Margaret explores one of the biggest challenges in leadership today — the knowing–doing gap. Why do so many leaders know what to do, but fail to do it? Together, William and Margaret unpack how self-awareness, vulnerability, and modeling improvement can transform leadership from theory into practice.
💡 Key insights:
Why “knowing better” isn’t the same as “doing better”
How vulnerability builds credibility and trust
The habits and feedback loops that close the knowing–doing gap
Why real leadership starts with managing yourself
This conversation will change the way you think about leadership development and what it really takes to grow.
Find out more about the work Margaret does here: Transformative Leadership Insights | Margaret Andrews
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Episode 123: Don't Be Yourself with Dr Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic
In the latest episode of The Workplace Podcast, host William Corless sits down with Dr Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic - psychologist, author, and Chief Innovation Officer at ManpowerGroup -to explore the real meaning of authenticity at work.
Tomas challenges the modern obsession with “just being yourself,” arguing that true leadership isn’t about self-expression, it’s about self-regulation.
Drawing on his new book Don’t Be Yourself: Why Authenticity Is Overrated and What to Do Instead, he explains how humility, empathy, and self-awareness help leaders balance individuality with responsibility.
🔥 Key insights in this episode:
When authenticity becomes an excuse for bad behaviour
How to balance self-expression with professionalism
Why leadership is about managing yourself, not indulging yourself
How self-awareness and humility drive genuine influence
🎧 Listen now to discover why great leaders know where your right to be you ends and your obligation to others begins.
Find out more about Tomas here: Dr. Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic | Psychologist, Author and Entrepreneur
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Episode 122: The Emotionally Intelligent Team with Vanessa Druskat
In this episode, William Corless speaks with Dr. Vanessa Druskat, author of The Emotionally Intelligent Team: Building Collaborative Groups That Outperform the Rest.
Vanessa reveals how high-performing teams use emotional intelligence as a system, not a personality trait. She shares the routines, rituals, and norms that help teams build trust, manage emotions, and create accountability from quick check-ins to playful “yellow and green card” feedback systems.
💬 In this episode:
How emotionally intelligent teams handle conflict constructively
The neuroscience of belonging and team motivation
Turning everyday interactions into opportunities for trust and alignment
How leaders can model vulnerability without losing authority
A must-listen for anyone serious about creating teams that perform — and stay human.
Find out more about Vanessa and her work here: Dr. Vanessa Urch Druskat
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Episode 121: From Goalkeeper to Pathfinder with David Forde
“Confidence is hard won and easily lost… so what comes after confidence?”
This week I’m joined by David Forde — former Ireland international goalkeeper, Millwall legend, and now executive coach and author of Being the One.
David opens up about resilience, transformation and leadership — and what it really takes to keep getting back up, on and off the pitch.
Find out more about the work David does here: Pathfinder Coaching | David
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