Articles from the coalface
Insights & Playbooks for The Lone Leader
Tired of carrying the load alone? These aren’t just articles – they’re your playbook for turning isolation into impact. Get practical strategies and proven frameworks to help you move from overwhelmed to in control. Real solutions for real leaders, ready when you are.
The hardest part of focused leadership isn't knowing what to focus on—it's having the courage to eliminate everything else.
Goal setting theory, developed by Edwin Locke and Gary Latham, stands as one of the most validated frameworks for understanding human achievement.
Goal setting theory, developed by Edwin Locke and Gary Latham, stands as one of the most validated frameworks for understanding human achievement.
In a world obsessed with hustle culture and endless productivity hacks, goal setting and planning have become simultaneously overcomplicated and oversimplified.
The question isn't really, "do new year's resolutions work?" but rather "are we approaching change in a sustainable way?".
Your journey as a leader isn't defined by your perfect moments or your biggest achievements. It's defined by your willingness to keep learning.
The 100% for 1% rule isn't just about making incremental improvements—it's about developing the mindset and capabilities required for sustained success.
Through eight years of imprisonment, torture, and isolation, he discovered a profound truth about leadership that we now call the Stockdale Paradox.
The path may be longer than promised by the gurus, but it's the only path that leads to lasting success.
The KISS principle (Keep It Simple, Stupid) isn't about dumbing things down—it's about achieving clarity through simplification.
These 16 accountability examples illuminate how true accountability manifests across different leadership scenarios, providing practical models you can use.
Understanding why accountability cannot be delegated is just the first step. The real value comes from building systems that support effective leadership.
Accountability means more than just ownership, it's more nuanced and powerful - the conscious choice to own outcomes, not just actions.
Think of accountability like gravity - it's a force that exists whether we acknowledge it or not. But unlike gravity, we can choose how we interact with it.
Accountability exercises aren't one-time events – they're tools for ongoing development.