Social Media Safety and Leadership Favouritism | Ep 69 | Debra and Peter are doing a Podcast

After a short break, Debra and Peter are back and straight into some big conversations. Peter shares his experience attending a Downing Street discussion about banning under-16s from social media, and outlines his four-point plan for tackling online harms. From safety by design to stronger regulation and the idea of a UK eSafety Commissioner, they explore what meaningful action could actually look like, and why the issue affects adults just as much as children. The conversation then takes a more personal turn as they reflect on confidence, kindness and the extraordinary impact of appreciation. From leadership teams publicly recognising each other, to thanking supermarket staff and complimenting strangers on train platforms, Debra and Peter discuss why making people feel valued matters more than we often realise. And finally, they dive into governance, trust and leadership boundaries, sparked by the Peter Murrell and Nicola Sturgeon story. How should organisations handle close personal relationships at the top? What happens when favouritism creeps into leadership teams? And why is fairness so important in organisational culture? Plus: Somerset cricket updates, Bertie’s unexpected social media fame, and a memorable story about Christmas drinks lists gone badly wrong. Send your questions to [email protected] or comment below for the next episode! YouTube Subscribe:    / @dsconline   More Debra Allcock Tyler LinkedIn:   / debra-allcock-tyler-8013214   More Peter Wanless LinkedIn:   / sir-peter-wanless-b43aa372   Produced by: Directory of Social Change https://www.dsc.org.uk Podcast Producer: José Blazquez