EPISODE NINETEEN

Leadership Essentials: Courage

SUMMARY

James has compiled a list of Leadership Essentials. They are drawn from his experiences and insights as a chief executive, coach, mentor and from decades of research.

These essentials should form an integral part of every leadership style. The series continues with a focus on courage and the impact it can have on creating high performing individuals and organisations.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Leadership requires courage:

To make a decision

To give inexperienced talent a chance

To delegate

To admit you have a skills gap

To show vulnerability

To be disliked

ABOUT THE HOST

James is an experienced mentor, coach and thought leader who works with a range of clients from FTSE 100 companies, SME´s the NHS and wider public and not for profit sectors.

His twenty year career in elite sport initially as a professional rugby player but predominantly as a chief executive has given him an invaluable insight in managing the success, failures and pressures associated with leadership at the highest level.

As a high performance coach James specialises in enhancing resilience and leadership development. He is a passionate advocate of the notion that to find lasting fulfilment we need to take a holistic view of high performance and create it in both our professional roles and personal lives.

LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS EPISODES TO CHECK OUT NEXT

Leadership Essentials: Authenticity

Leadership Essentials: Delegation

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EPISODE EIGHTEEN

Reclaim Control Over Digital Distraction

SUMMARY

“I struggle to be present” and “I do not have time” are the two frustrations most frequently expressed by clients to James during his coaching and mentoring. He believes that digital distraction is a major cause. In this episode he discusses a range of steps to help you reclaim control over your digital distraction.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

1. Do not use mobile phone as an alarm.
2. Schedule a window for reading and responding to Email.
3. Use Out of Office.
4. Not all messages are created equal.
5. Resist Copy All Culture.
6. The old ways are often the best ways.
7. Turn off notifications.
8. Track and reflect.

ABOUT THE HOST

James is an experienced mentor, coach and thought leader who works with a range of clients from FTSE 100 companies, SME´s the NHS and wider public and not for profit sectors.

His twenty year career in elite sport initially as a professional rugby player but predominantly as a chief executive has given him an invaluable insight in managing the success, failures and pressures associated with leadership at the highest level.

As a high performance coach James specialises in enhancing resilience and leadership development. He is a passionate advocate of the notion that to find lasting fulfilment we need to take a holistic view of high performance and create it in both our professional roles and personal lives.

CONNECT & CONTACT

www.thelonelyleader.co.uk

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hello@thelonelyleader.co.uk

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EPISODE SEVENTEEN

Five Key Steps to Lead Through Adversity

SUMMARY

Every leader will face periods of adversity. Rather than fear those moments James shares five key steps to help you lead yourself and your organisation through them.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

1. Focus on what you can control
2. Make a decision
3. Be flexible
4. Protect your energy
5. Seek self validation as opposed to external validation

ABOUT THE HOST

James is an experienced mentor, coach and thought leader who works with a range of clients from FTSE 100 companies, SME´s the NHS and wider public and not for profit sectors.

His twenty year career in elite sport initially as a professional rugby player but predominantly as a chief executive has given him an invaluable insight in managing the success, failures and pressures associated with leadership at the highest level.

As a high performance coach James specialises in enhancing resilience and leadership development. He is a passionate advocate of the notion that to find lasting fulfilment we need to take a holistic view of high performance and create it in both our professional roles and personal lives.

EPISODES TO CHECK OUT NEXT

Reclaim Control Over Digital Distraction

CONNECT & CONTACT

www.thelonelyleader.co.uk

The Lonely Leader's LinkedIn

James' LinkedIn

Instagram

hello@thelonelyleader.co.uk

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