EPISODE TWENTY TWO

Creating Psychological Safety in a Team

SUMMARY

James defines Psychological Safety as a shared belief held by members of a team that they will not be punished, ridiculed or embarrassed for speaking up and sharing their opinion.

When a leader is able to facilitate Psychological Safety it provides an X factor for creating and sustaining high performance in their team.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

What is Psychological Safety?

What are the warning signs every leader should know that confirm it does not exist in their team?

Why is it so important to facilitate? What are the benefits for the leader and the organisation?

What simple steps can any leader implement to ensure they are creating and maintaining in their team?

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.

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EPISODE TWENTY ONE

Value Your People

SUMMARY SECTION

Leaders must make their people feel valued. Doing this effectively creates high performing teams with enhanced levels of fulfilment. In this episode James shares ten tips that every leader can adopt to ensure their team feel valued.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Interest in staff as people not just employees

Active listening

Speak their language

Family first

Candid and consistent performance appraisal

Delegate and resist micro management

Personal touch of handwritten note or gift

Three parts to praise

Birthdays off

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.

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EPISODE TWENTY

Tackling Imposter Syndrome

SUMMARY SECTION

Practically every client of The Lonely Leader has wrestled with Imposter Syndrome at some point on their leadership journey. In this episode James provides tried and tested tips to help you combat the syndrome.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Experience is irrelevant. Imposter Syndrome can impact even the most seasoned of leaders.

Accept your mistakes. Making mistakes does not mean you are an imposter.

Accept you are a work in progress. We never stop learning.

Rely on self validation as opposed to external validation.

Always celebrate your wins.

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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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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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

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EPISODE SIXTEEN

Remove This Barrier to Create a High Performing Team

SUMMARY SECTION

Many leaders are reluctant to give young and inexperienced staff a chance in senior positions. James explores why this flawed mindset is a barrier that must be removed to build high performing teams. He shares an example of how giving a young inexperienced member of his team an opportunity was transformational for the individual and business performance.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Too many leaders have become fearful of giving young and inexperienced staff an opportunity. Without the opportunity they will never gain experience!

What is average age and length of tenure of your senior management team?

Leaders must reflect on their team and identify who has potential to step into leadership roles in the future.

The upside of youth and inexperience is a fresh perspective, innovative thinking and energy.

Aspiring leaders must be proactive and take steps to get on their management’s radar by sharing their ideas and showcasing their energy.

It is easier to develop talent from within than recruit externally.

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

Five Key Steps to Lead Through Adversity

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EPISODE FIFTEEN

The Power of Utilising a Journal

SUMMARY

Having begun the practice of journaling during his tenure as a CEO James has become a passionate advocate of the process. He articulates eleven core benefits of utilising a journal which will positively impact your mindset and help optimise performance in your professional and personal roles.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

The eleven core benefits of utilising a journal:

Place to process our fears

Place to practice gratitude

Tool to help establish clarity

Mechanism for creating accountability

Tool to improve sleep quality

Facilitates brainstorming

Creates an archive from which to draw inspiration

Helps anger management

Prompts reflection on key lessons from each day

Reduces feelings of overwhelm

Creates a legacy

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

Remove This Barrier to Create a High Performing Team

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