Sports leader, author, journalist, teacher and academic. Before she passed, Marie Weir graciously shared her 90 years of life experience with me and boy, had she filled her life with success.

Marie’s "tough but fair" leadership style led to a historic victory for Scottish hockey. Replicating the tactics she saw in football Marie led Scotland Women to beat England in 1972 for the first time in 39 years!

This is a thoughtful reflection on leadership styles, empowering the individual to build a better team and the enduring power of true self confidence.

Marie’s reflection on the core of leadership remained rooted in respect, listening, and love.

This is a beautiful episode that reminds us of the real values that good leadership requires.

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In this episode of Unmuted, host Gary Robinson sits down with Peter McGinnis, a veteran of the global high-end service industry. From the prestigious Ivor Spencer School for Butlers to the sun-drenched decks of superyachts and the private suites of Hollywood royalty, Peter has seen it all.

Recording live from a park bench between Hyde Park and Kensington, Gary and Peter explore the evolution of "service," the stark differences between old and new money, and why Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is the ultimate survival tool when your boss is a billionaire.

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From caring for his grandfather in the 1980s to managing 13 care homes across the north of Scotland today, this Unmuted episode guest delivers a masterclass in how EQ has been the vital core of delivering successful care.

Ron Taylor is the Managing Director of the award-winning Parkland Care Homes and with over 30 years in this sector he pulls no punches regarding the “heinous” financial pressures it faces including a staggering 15% pay gap between social care workers and the NHS.

He shares his thoughts on why the social care sector is the "lost cousin" of the NHS, how fixing "bed blocking" requires a total rethink of care funding and his manifesto for the government, including a £15/hour minimum wage for social care workers.

Beyond the politics, we explore Ron’s unique leadership philosophy: why he recruits for Emotional Intelligence (EQ) over IQ, and how "servant leadership" allows his frontline managers to focus on what matters most—the residents.

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