[LL] Why Strong Leaders Still Need Coaches
Leaders! 🙌
This week, I shared a Monday Mindset message titled “The Power of Guidance (And Why I Almost Missed It).” Today, I want to double down on that insight—this time, through a leadership lens.
Because here’s the truth: leaders aren’t exempt from getting stuck.
In fact, the higher you climb, the easier it is to isolate yourself from the guidance you actually need. I learned this the hard way.
Back in July, after a string of frustrating business dynamics outside my control, I realized I’d drifted from the fundamentals. I was holding the line externally—but internally? I was out of rhythm.
In my case, that meant reconnecting with the 12-step process that helped shape who I am. I hadn’t abandoned it—I just wasn’t actively working it. So I showed up to a meeting I didn’t want to go to.
And that’s when I met Nate.
18 years sober. 68 years young. A leader in every sense.
His wisdom hit me like a 2×4 between the eyes: I needed to recommit. Rework the steps. Reconnect with spiritual discipline and accountability.
We’ve been working together since. And the transformation in my clarity, leadership, and presence has been profound.
The leadership takeaway?
Even seasoned CEOs need coaches. We all need someone to speak truth, challenge our blind spots, and hold us to a higher standard. Your business won’t outgrow your personal alignment—and real leadership starts inside.
Cultivate curiosity. Seek guidance. Embrace feedback. Get in proximity to someone 10 steps ahead.
That’s how leaders scale themselves before they scale their organizations.
Lead forward,
Bryce Henson
CEO & Visionary
The 5 Immutable Rules of Leadership
- Take Extreme Ownership: Everything is your responsibility—even when it’s not your fault.
- Put Your Oxygen Mask On First: Lead yourself before leading others.
- Wield Influence Through Moral Authority: People follow who you are, not what you say.
- It’s Not About You—Never Was, Never Will Be: Elevate others, build legacy.
- Turn Adversity Into Advantage: Pain is your power—use it.
