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The story behind The Lonely Leader Brand
A question we often get asked is what the story is behind the creation of the ‘The Lonely Leader’ brand. As we created our coaching,...

James Rule
Aug 9, 20212 min read


ARE YOU FOCUSSED ON THE RIGHT DEADLINES?
The word deadline has its American origin in the Civil War prison camps. Instead of a physical perimeter, there would often be an...

James Rule
Jul 27, 20211 min read


DO YOU HAVE A 'RESET PROCESS'?
Every task, call and client deserve to receive the best version of you. To do this we need to maintain our energy and manage how we...

James Rule
Jun 29, 20212 min read


BE CONSCIOUS OF THE POWER OF OUR WORDS
“I AM MAKING PROGRESS” This was my stock response in one of my Chief Executive roles whenever anybody, including my wife, asked how I was...

James Rule
Jun 18, 20212 min read


THE POWER OF JOURNALLING
Some of history's most notable figures recognised the power of using a journal. Oscar Wilde, Benjamin Franklin, Queen Victoria, Ludwig...

James Rule
Jun 15, 20211 min read


5 LEADERSHIP BOOKS THAT HAVE IMPACTED ME PERSONALLY AND PROFESSIONALLY
“NOT ALL READERS ARE LEADERS, BUT ALL LEADERS ARE READERS” - HARRY TRUMAN Reading has always been an enormous part of my life. I am...

James Rule
May 31, 20211 min read


FIVE KEY STEPS TO LEAD THROUGH ADVERSITY
How do you keep moving forward in times of adversity? It is easy to procrastinate or panic. I believe these tips can help you navigate...

James Rule
May 26, 20211 min read


MY TOP 5 TIPS FOR EMPOWERING YOUR MINDSET
Many of us continue to be challenged in ways that would have seemed unimaginable just over a year ago. Mindset is integral to thriving,...

James Rule
May 18, 20211 min read


FIVE TRAITS MY DAUGHTERS DEMONSTRATE THAT INSPIRE ME
Over the course of the last year as a consequence of COVID and the subsequent lock-downs I am grateful to have been able to spend so much...

James Rule
May 11, 20211 min read


5 GREAT REASONS TO SHAKE-UP YOUR MORNING ROUTINE
One of the rituals that I have established over the last few years is waking and rising everyday at 5.30am. This has allowed me to create...

James Rule
Apr 29, 20211 min read


THERE ARE MANY ROUTES TO THE SAME DESTINATION IN OUR SEARCH FOR PRESENCE
Society has long recognised the need for physical health. Thankfully we are now also far more conscious of the need to focus on our...

James Rule
Apr 21, 20212 min read


What do you need to break through to create your breakthrough?
Have you ever felt stuck? Sometimes we are aware that we need to make a change in our lives but find ourselves unable to take the...

James Rule
Apr 1, 20211 min read


WHEN ENOUGH IS ENOUGH
Have you ever had an enough is enough moment? I have had several. In this video I articulate one such moment and the lessons I learned as...

James Rule
Mar 30, 20211 min read


How quickly can you break out of a disempowered state?
I do not believe that anyone is able to maintain a permanent state of positivity with a fully empowered mindset that allows them to...

James Rule
Feb 19, 20213 min read


IS YOUR LIFE’S MOST INTIMATE RELATIONSHIP THE ONE WITH YOUR PHONE?
Does your phone ever leave your side? Is it the first thing that gets your attention in the morning? Does it come with you to the...

James Rule
Jan 19, 20213 min read


Beware of energy drainers and their disempowering impact
We interact on a daily basis with people and engage in activities that have the power to raise our energy (the energy charger) or reduce...

James Rule
Nov 10, 20203 min read


How my wife inspired me in a time of fear and uncertainty.
Investing in our personal growth and development should be a non negotiable part of our daily habits. However all too often we defer...

James Rule
Oct 19, 20203 min read


Who wants to work on their birthday?
In the early years of being a CEO I explored the concept of giving all of my staff an extra day of (paid) holiday on the day of their...

James Rule
Oct 12, 20202 min read


Everything starts small
Our recent family walks have featured collecting conkers and acorns. My daughters like to leave some as a gift for me on my desk. As I...

James Rule
Sep 30, 20201 min read


Early to rise is my key to thrive
In a recent blog I talked about the development of new rituals that have positively impacted my mindset. Another ritual I developed (and...

James Rule
Sep 28, 20202 min read
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