4 Essential Lessons in Midlife Leadership

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Hi, I’m Jason. If you are a midlife man in a leadership role, I’ve created The Prime Movement for you. It’s a community for those of us who believe in the power of progress - in leadership and in life. Dare to know. Dare to grow.

WHAT’S COMING UP:

Prime Performance: This Week’s Best News, Views & Life-Hacks
The Prime Perspective: 4 Stoic Secrets for Modern Leaders
Lessons from the Trenches: The Team Dynamic That Blindsided Me
Be a Prime Mover: 1 Quote to Spark Change

PRIME PERFORMANCE: THIS WEEK’S BEST NEWS, VIEWS & LIFE-HACKS

READ  3 ways to avoid career irrelevance 

Based on my interaction with leading midlife executives, the fear of becoming irrelevant in their careers consistently ranks as one of their biggest fears. Even entrepreneurs have these concerns when it comes to their business (and let’s be honest, their status - these fears are just as much emotional as they are rational). No-one likes to feel irrelevant. Rishad Tobaccowala’s latest knowledge bomb is essential reading if you’re in either group. As the man himself says: “Unless we plan to end our career in a year or less, we will have to begin future proofing right away whether we like it or not.”

WATCH  24 seconds on the danger of later 

A 24-second Instagram reel from Hyrox Master Trainer Jake Dearden that hits hard. It’s a message you’ll have heard before, but it has extra resonance in midlife. Let’s vow to not leave it till later…

LISTEN  2 hours of the some of the best relationship advice you’ll ever hear

This week renowned psychotherapist and best-selling author Esther Perel joined Rich Roll, the ultra-endurance athlete and wellness advocate, to talk human connection. The podcast covers everything from loneliness in relationships through to intimacy and self-awareness. Whatever your current situation, I promise you that you will find something of value for you here.

THE PRIME PERSPECTIVE: PERSONAL REFLECTIONS ON LEADERSHIP AND GROWTH

4 Crucial Lessons in Midlife Leadership (from my time with Ryan Holiday)

Last week in London I was fortunate enough to have a front row seat for Ryan Holiday's talk on modern stoicism and leadership. As I sat there watching The New York Times' bestselling author share timeless, practical wisdom, I couldn't help but reflect on how perfectly his insights spoke to the specific challenges we face as midlife executives and entrepreneurs.

I believe in the power of sharing knowledge - so I've distilled my detailed notes into the 4 most impactful lessons for our TPM community.

Read on to find out what those lessons are…

LESSONS FROM THE TRENCHES: REAL LIFE LEADERSHIP CHALLENGES

Every week, I'll share real challenges from TPM community members and coaching experiences, offering practical solutions you can apply to your own journey.

CHALLENGE
"I'm struggling with finding the right balance of closeness with my team. Everyone says 'don't be too friendly, don't be too distant' like it's obvious, but I'm finding it much more complex in practice. How do you navigate this, especially as teams become more diverse?"

MY TAKE

Read on to find out what your superpower is in this situation…

BE A PRIME MOVER: 1 QUOTE TO SPARK CHANGE

MY TAKE
When Ryan Holiday shared this quote at his London talk last week, it struck me as a profound truth about knowledge and humility that I'd never encountered before. 

Read on to why I think this insight is so important for midlife leaders to grasp…