Richard Gerver interviewed by Emma Turner plus Neil Reynolds with Phil Naylor

<p><strong>Richard Gerver</strong> 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.</p> <p>Richard began his career in education, most&nbsp;notably&nbsp;as headmaster of the failing Grange Primary School. In just two&nbsp;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.</p> <p>​Richard has since transitioned to the global stage where he uses his trademark humour and natural style to deliver passionate, provocative and authentic speeches. He draws upon the first-hand experiences and unique insights garnered from frontline education&nbsp;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&nbsp;perception of&nbsp;potential. It is this authenticity and uniqueness which has helped Richard win him global acclaim and invitations to speak on the most recognised stages, including TED, the RSA and BBC radio.</p> <p>Richard is also a bestselling author. His first&nbsp;book, Creating Tomorrow’s Schools Today (now in its second edition), has become a seminal text around the world&nbsp;for those engaged in the transformation of education. His other books are explorations of human potential, leadership&nbsp;and success. In&nbsp;Change and Simple Thinking, Richard explores the world beyond school, through the eyes of an educator. Both have received critical and public success; both achieving global bestseller status. All his books have been translated into a multitude of languages&nbsp;including Spanish, Chinese and Korean. Richard's latest book,&nbsp;Education: A Manifesto for Change, explores how our school system can be made fit for purpose in our turbulent 21st-century world.</p> <p>Most importantly, Richard is always humbled