Episode 86

Leadership Essentials: Lifelong Learning

SUMMARY SECTION

In this episode of The Lonely Leader Podcast James Rule explores why a commitment to lifelong learning is a critical leadership essential. From childhood classrooms to corporate boardrooms, learning often fades as responsibility increases. Great leaders however, never stop growing.

James shares insights from Admiral James Stavridis, Kobe Bryant, and Bill Belichick to show how cross disciplinary learning, relentless curiosity, and humility fuel exceptional leadership.

He explores concepts like Accelerated Learning and NET Time. In addition he provides eight actionable takeaways you can implement this week to reignite your growth.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Read outside your field

Use NET Time to learn while doing daily tasks

Ask your team for insight

Study a leader you admire

Start a “Lessons Learned” journal

Join or start a round table learning circle

Teach what you’ve learned to others

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.

EPISODES TO CHECK OUT NEXT

Episode 69 - Leadership books every leader should read

Episode 67 - How mentorship fuels your leadership journey

Episode 30 - Preventing loneliness in leadership

CONNECT & CONTACT

Website www.thelonelyleader.co.uk

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James' LinkedIn

Instagram

Email: hello@thelonelyleader.co.uk

NEWSLETTER

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Episode 85

Leadership Essentials: Gratitude

SUMMARY SECTION

In this episode of The Lonely Leader Podcast, James Rule explores one of the most overlooked but high impact traits in leadership: Gratitude. Part of the Leadership Essentials series, this episode breaks down why gratitude isn't just about being nice, it’s integral to building resilient, loyal, and high-performing teams. James shares real-world examples from leaders such as Richard Branson and John Wooden and offers 8 practical ways to make gratitude part of your leadership toolkit.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Why gratitude is a performance driver, not a soft skill

Three reasons gratitude is essential for every leader

How top leaders use gratitude to fuel loyalty and enhance culture

Eight actionable steps to embed gratitude in your leadership style

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.

EPISODES TO CHECK OUT NEXT

Episode 83 - Leadership Essentials: Approachability

Episode 61 - Set your standards high

Episode 48 - Leadership Essentials: Presence

CONNECT & CONTACT

www.thelonelyleader.co.uk

The Lonely Leader's LinkedIn

James' LinkedIn

Instagram

hello@thelonelyleader.co.uk

NEWSLETTER

Sign Up to The Leadership Accelerator Newsletter for advice, inspiration and ideas, you'll also receive James' Top 10 Tips for Combating Your Fear of Public Speaking.

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Episode 84

Leadership Essentials: Clarity

SUMMARY SECTION

In this episode of The Lonely Leader Podcast, James Rule explores the Leadership Essential: Clarity. Using analogies and examples from business, politics, and elite sport, James shows why clarity is the antidote to confusion, misalignment, and inertia in modern leadership. Whether you're driving performance, leading change, or simply trying to feel less overwhelmed this episode will help you simplify and focus.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Why clarity is the foundation of all great leadership

The difference between being busy and being intentional

3 types of clarity every leader must master

What Clive Woodward, Sean McVay, and Lee Kuan Yew can teach us about focused leadership

8 actionable strategies to sharpen your clarity in work and life

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 52 - Leadership Essentials: The legacy you leave

Episode 38 - Mastering the art of communication

Episode 24 - What do you have to breakthrough to create your breakthrough

CONNECT & CONTACT

www.thelonelyleader.co.uk

The Lonely Leader's LinkedIn

James' LinkedIn

Instagram

hello@thelonelyleader.co.uk

NEWSLETTER

Sign Up to The Leadership Accelerator Newsletter for advice, inspiration and ideas, you'll also receive James' Top 10 Tips for Combating Your Fear of Public Speaking.

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