Episode 77

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

Summary

In this episode of The Lonely Leader Podcast, James Rule explores tenacity, the quiet, relentless force that defines the world's most effective leaders. Drawing on powerful examples from Winston Churchill and Abraham Lincoln, this episode shows how to lead with grit, how to keep moving forward when the odds are stacked against you, and highlights why tenacity is a non-negotiable in today's fast paced leadership landscape.

Whether you're leading through adversity or chasing a long term vision, this episode is a blueprint for staying the course and inspiring others to do the same.

Key Takeaways:

Why tenacity is more than stubbornness and how to lead with resilience.

How Churchill and Lincoln role modelled unshakable resolve.

What to do when your plan gets "punched in the face".

How to build a culture of grit and perseverance in your team.

8 actionable ways to strengthen your tenacity as a leader.

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 63 - The Man in the Arena

Episode 62 - The intersection of purpose and performance

Episode 17 - Five Key Steps to Lead Through Adversity

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