Bringing Wonder Back to Work | Leadership, Culture & Service with Peter Merritt episode artwork

EPISODE · Jan 27, 2026 · 28 MIN

Bringing Wonder Back to Work | Leadership, Culture & Service with Peter Merritt

from Chats with Jason

What if the missing ingredient in leadership, culture, and service isn’t strategy… but wonder?In this episode of Chats with Jason, Jason S. Bradshaw sits down with Peter Merritt — Australia’s 2024 Keynote Speaker of the Year, founder of House of Wonderful, and author of Wonderlicious. Together, they explore how leaders can bring wonder back into the workplace to reignite team engagement, elevate customer experience, and create cultures people feel proud to belong to.This conversation is a powerful reset for leaders who feel their workplace energy has gone flat. Peter shares practical, human-centered ways to transform service, strengthen connection, and lead with heart — without bigger budgets.You’ll learn:Why wonder is a leadership advantage, not a luxuryHow small moments create magnetic workplace culturesThe role of presence, gratitude, and emotional energy in leadershipHow to improve customer and employee experience through heart-led serviceSimple rituals that can elevate team engagement starting todayIf you care about leadership development, workplace culture, employee engagement, or customer experience, this episode will leave you inspired and equipped with practical ideas you can use immediately.Time Stamps: 00:00 Introduction to the Power of Wonder00:38 Meet Peter Merritt: The Wonder Advocate01:41 Rediscovering Wonder in Leadership03:42 Lessons from Luxury Hotels04:43 The Power of Small Moments08:15 Creating Magnetic Workplaces10:42 Revive and Shine: A Case Study12:23 Practical Tips for Best-in-Class Service14:35 The Impact of Gratitude17:59 Role Model Leadership22:18 Final Thoughts and TakeawaysFollow Jason S Bradshaw:Website: https://jasonsbradshaw.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonsbradshaw/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasonsbradshawInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonsbradshaw/Twitter/X: https://x.com/jasonsbradshawFollow Peter Merrett:Website: https://petermerrett.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petermerrett/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/petermerrettspeakerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/peter_merrett/Buy WONDERLICIOUS: Bringing Wonder Back to Life, Leadership and Service: https://petermerrett.com/wonderlicious/#Leadership #WorkplaceCulture #EmployeeEngagement #CustomerExperience #ServiceLeadership #Wonderlicious #PeterMerritt #JasonSBradshaw...

NOW PLAYING

Bringing Wonder Back to Work | Leadership, Culture & Service with Peter Merritt

0:00 28:45

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

MG Show MG Show The MG Show, hosted by Jeffrey Pedersen and Shannon Townsend, is a leading alternative media platform dedicated to uncovering the truth behind today’s most pressing political issues. Launched in 2019, the show has grown exponentially, offering unfiltered insights, comprehensive research, and real-time analysis. With a commitment to independent journalism and factual integrity, the MG Show empowers its audience with knowledge and encourages active participation in the political discourse. French Your Way Jessica: Native French teacher founder of French Your Way Boost your French listening skills and test your comprehension with this one of a kind series of podcasts. Get the chance to listen to a real conversation between native speakers talking at normal speed AND customise your learning experience through carefully designed sets of questions (2 levels of difficulty) available for download at www.frenchvoicespodcast.com. All interviews also come with the transcript. French teacher Jessica interviews native speakers of French from around the world who share a bit of their life and passion. Where else would you meet in one same place a French yoga teacher based in Melbourne, a soap manufacturer from Provence, or a couple cycling around the world? That Hoarder: Overcome Compulsive Hoarding That Hoarder Hoarding disorder is stigmatised and people who hoard feel vast amounts of shame. This podcast began life as an audio diary, an anonymous outlet for somebody with this weird condition. That Hoarder speaks about her experiences living with compulsive hoarding, she interviews therapists, academics, researchers, children of hoarders, professional organisers and influencers, and she shares insight and tips for others with the problem. Listened to by people who hoard as well as those who love them and those who work with them, Overcome Compulsive Hoarding with That Hoarder aims to shatter the stigma, share the truth and speak openly and honestly to improve lives. The Small Business Startup School – Business Notes | Financial Literacy | Retail Psychology – For Professionals & Entrepreneurs The Small Business Startup School Inc. Starting or buying a small business? While personal circumstances may vary, business patterns remain timeless. On The Small Business Startup School, we explore strategies, insights, and practical solutions to help entrepreneurs confidently navigate their journey.Hosted by Ola Williams—a retail entrepreneur, fintech founder, and financial coach with over two decades of experience—this podcast marries financial awareness and retail psychology with optimism to deliver actionable takeaways.Join us to learn, grow, and connect as we uncover the keys to business success.Let’s continue to learn together and be encouraged to keep on connecting!

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Chats with Jason?

This episode is 28 minutes long.

When was this Chats with Jason episode published?

This episode was published on January 27, 2026.

What is this episode about?

What if the missing ingredient in leadership, culture, and service isn’t strategy… but wonder?In this episode of Chats with Jason, Jason S. Bradshaw sits down with Peter Merritt — Australia’s 2024 Keynote Speaker of the Year, founder of House of...

Is there a transcript available for this episode?

Yes, a full transcript is available for this episode. You can read the complete transcript on the episode page.

Can I download this Chats with Jason episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!