Episode 82

Leadership Essentials: The strength of decisiveness

SUMMARY SECTION

In this episode of The Lonely Leader Podcast, James Rule dives into one of the most underrated yet vital leadership traits: Decisiveness. From the pressure of daily decision making to the paralysis caused by over analysis, James breaks down why the ability to decide and act separates effective leaders from stagnant ones.

Hear real world stories from sport, and business. Learn how decisive leadership removes confusion, inspires trust and builds momentum, and walk away with 10 practical tips to sharpen your decision making ability.

If you’ve been stuck, hesitating, or overthinking this episode is your call to move.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Why indecision is still a decision and often the worst one

Colin Powell’s 40–70 Rule and how it applies to your leadership

The real cost of hesitation in high stakes moments

How Anne Mulcahy - CEO Xerox and former President Theodore Roosevelt modelled decisive leadership

10 actionable strategies to enhance your decisiveness

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

Episode 77 - Leadership Essentials: Tenacity - Holding the line when it gets tough

Episode 56 - Leadership Essentials : Positivity

Episode 48 - Leadership Essentials: Presence

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