A 6-minute investment to make you a better leader - In role. In life.

Hi, I’m Jason. I'm here to help you thrive mentally, physically, and emotionally through a powerful combination of science-based advice and coaching guidance.

Think of this as your weekly ‘cheat sheet’ to help you lead better and live better.

WHAT’S COMING UP:

Prime Performance: This Week’s Best News, Views & Life-Hacks
Prime Perspective: The 'Weakness' That Transformed Me
Lessons from the Arena: The Unspoken Leadership Contract
Be a Prime Mover: 1 Quote to Spark Change

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

🎞️ WATCH  45 Seconds On How To Win (It’s Not What You Think)

Author and Stoicist Ryan Holliday on how you win by knowing when not to win. This one really resonated with me, especially given the subject of this week’s Prime Perspective - you can’t be on your A-game 100% of the time, so you have to know when to dial it up. But just as importantly, when to dial it down.

📖 READ  “I Saw My Father Cry” - 3 Ways To Navigate Change 

I’m a long-time admirer of Jerry Colonna, CEO at Reboot.io, and in this short article he transforms a childhood memory of his father losing his 30-year career into a powerful message to leaders facing the human cost of technological change.

🎧  LISTEN  The 3 Keys To Becoming An Inspirational Leader

What does it take to really energize people and motivate them toward a goal? This Harvard Business Review Podcast reveals the answers in just 24 minutes. Adam Galinsky, professor at Columbia Business School, has deeply researched this across industries and geographies and reveals the 3 common traits. Essential listening.

THE PRIME PERSPECTIVE: THOUGHTS ON LEADERSHIP AND GROWTH

The 'Weakness' That Transformed Me

I grew up in Bridgwater, Somerset - the type of small town in England that most people don't leave. Dad was a shift worker in the local factory who spent most of his spare time in the pub. Mum was a teacher. My two sisters still live there.

For a long time after I left I had a sense of imposter syndrome relating to my roots - that sense that people like me weren't supposed to have the roles I had or go to the places I went; that nagging sense of not being worthy.

I dealt with that by badging myself as that guy who would go 'harder, faster, longer' in order to prove I’d earned that seat at the table. I preached 'self-compassion' to others, while telling myself I was strong enough to handle anything. It was that mentality that took me to the brink of burn-out last year.

Read on to find out why I got it so wrong and how you can get it right…

LESSONS FROM THE ARENA: REAL LIFE LEADERSHIP CHALLENGES

Every week, I'll share real challenges from coaching experiences, offering practical insights you can apply to your own leadership journey.

CHALLENGE
"I'm leading a team at a leading financial institution and I'm increasingly frustrated by them. I expect high performance and the nature of my role means I have to go the extra mile, whatever form that takes. However, I’ve explicitly told my team that I value output over hours not to respond to emails over the weekend etc. But despite this, the team continues to work long hours and some show signs of burnout. It feels like they're ignoring my guidance and I'm worried this will all reflect badly on me."

MY GUIDANCE
This situation reveals the unspoken leadership contract in action: your behaviors, not your directives, shape your team's choices.

Read on to find out the 4 critical steps to align your leadership actions with your intentions...

BE A PRIME MOVER: 1 QUOTE TO SPARK CHANGE