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Improving the Status Quo – a conversation with Paul Thornton

Exploring the role of managers and leaders in change management

In this thought‑provoking episode of The Independent Minds Michael Millward meet leadership expert, author, and long‑time educator Paul Thornton to explore a simple idea: improving the status quo.

Drawing on over 20 years in corporate America and two decades teaching leadership and management, Paul shares how small, continuous improvements—and the mindset behind them—can transform teams, organisations, and individual careers.

Michael and Paul

Unpack the subtle but powerful distinction between managingand leading,

Examine why many…

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