Robertson Fox | Leadership in Action Archives

The Leaders Who Leave Something Behind

“I’d stay forever, but there’s no point in doing that because Phil’s got a big need.” Creating space for others to grow.

The Courage to Remain Teachable

“In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert’s there are few.” Why leadership development coaching matters.

Where Excellence Takes Root

"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit." Why leadership excellence is built through daily habits.

When Leadership Runs on Habit

“High performance is not about doing more; it’s about becoming more alive in what you do.”

What Leadership Teaches Tomorrow’s Intelligence

“We are not building a tool. We are raising a new form of being.” AI leadership ethics begins with how leaders behave under pressure.

The Power of Your Smallest Viable Audience

“If it matters to them, they’ll talk about it.” Real impact comes when leaders focus on the few who genuinely value what they do.

What Hedgehogs, Foxes and Ikigai Teach Us About Leadership

“Ikigai is about finding value in each day, and a sense of purpose in the process of living - not just the outcome.” Ikigai teaches that purpose has real power when it’s personal.

Making Comparison Constructive

“Don’t compare your beginning to someone else’s middle.” Progress isn't a race — it's a rhythm.

The Space Between the Words

“Feedback is the breakfast of champions.” How to receive feedback as a leader: from resistance to growth

Living with Ease and Flow

“Continuous improvement is better than delayed perfection.” Why continuous improvement in leadership starts with slowing down