"I knew the problem. I just didn't have language for it."
The beliefs keeping you stuck: "If I step back, performance drops." "I need the right people." "I just need to get past this busy period."
Which have you said lately?
#LeadershipMindset #CEOCoach #SystemsThinking
The beliefs keeping you stuck: "If I step back, performance drops." "I need the right people." "I just need to get past this busy period."
Which have you said lately?
#LeadershipMindset #CEOCoach #SystemsThinking
September 25, 2026 at 6:00 PM
"I knew the problem. I just didn't have language for it."
The beliefs keeping you stuck: "If I step back, performance drops." "I need the right people." "I just need to get past this busy period."
Which have you said lately?
#LeadershipMindset #CEOCoach #SystemsThinking
The beliefs keeping you stuck: "If I step back, performance drops." "I need the right people." "I just need to get past this busy period."
Which have you said lately?
#LeadershipMindset #CEOCoach #SystemsThinking
January 22, 2025 at 6:06 AM
👉 When was the last time you stepped into something you knew might hit back?
This is an excerpt from my forthcoming book, The Modern CEO. Read more at mrjoe.uk/modernceo #MrJoeLeech #CEOcoach
This is an excerpt from my forthcoming book, The Modern CEO. Read more at mrjoe.uk/modernceo #MrJoeLeech #CEOcoach
April 23, 2025 at 6:01 AM
👉 When was the last time you stepped into something you knew might hit back?
This is an excerpt from my forthcoming book, The Modern CEO. Read more at mrjoe.uk/modernceo #MrJoeLeech #CEOcoach
This is an excerpt from my forthcoming book, The Modern CEO. Read more at mrjoe.uk/modernceo #MrJoeLeech #CEOcoach
When an exec resists change, don’t push harder.
Look deeper.
Their identity may be tied to what needs to change.
Logic says “I want to work less.”
Emotion says “But hard work = success.”
Coaching starts with empathy.
That’s how trust is built.
#MrJoeLeech
#CEOcoach
Look deeper.
Their identity may be tied to what needs to change.
Logic says “I want to work less.”
Emotion says “But hard work = success.”
Coaching starts with empathy.
That’s how trust is built.
#MrJoeLeech
#CEOcoach
April 16, 2025 at 9:11 AM
When an exec resists change, don’t push harder.
Look deeper.
Their identity may be tied to what needs to change.
Logic says “I want to work less.”
Emotion says “But hard work = success.”
Coaching starts with empathy.
That’s how trust is built.
#MrJoeLeech
#CEOcoach
Look deeper.
Their identity may be tied to what needs to change.
Logic says “I want to work less.”
Emotion says “But hard work = success.”
Coaching starts with empathy.
That’s how trust is built.
#MrJoeLeech
#CEOcoach
Freedom is a strategy, not a reward. CEOs, design your success path now by building options before you need them. Learn from Apple, Netflix, and Adobe.
Ready to shape your future? Let's chat. mrjoe.uk
youtu.be/QlqliDiJRfY
#MrJoeLeech
#CEOcoach
Ready to shape your future? Let's chat. mrjoe.uk
youtu.be/QlqliDiJRfY
#MrJoeLeech
#CEOcoach
Strategic Path Planning for CEOs
Designing Freedom into Your Success: Strategic Path Planning for CEOs
In this episode, we explore the concept that freedom is not a consequence of success, but something to design into it. Termed as…
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November 21, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Freedom is a strategy, not a reward. CEOs, design your success path now by building options before you need them. Learn from Apple, Netflix, and Adobe.
Ready to shape your future? Let's chat. mrjoe.uk
youtu.be/QlqliDiJRfY
#MrJoeLeech
#CEOcoach
Ready to shape your future? Let's chat. mrjoe.uk
youtu.be/QlqliDiJRfY
#MrJoeLeech
#CEOcoach
At 100–200 employees, leadership needs outgrow expertise. Your team must transition into roles capable of strategy & scaling. Learn more about this topic at https://buff.ly/40N5vqj
#CEO
#CEOcoach
#CEO
#CEOcoach
From Founder to CEO - Mr Joe Leech
Transitioning from founder to CEO is a transformative journey. In this panel, a former YC founder, ex-CEO, and CEO coach share tactical advice, personal stories, and insights to help leaders navigate…
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February 5, 2025 at 10:11 AM
At 100–200 employees, leadership needs outgrow expertise. Your team must transition into roles capable of strategy & scaling. Learn more about this topic at https://buff.ly/40N5vqj
#CEO
#CEOcoach
#CEO
#CEOcoach
Being a successful CEO means finding the right balance between being hands-on and stepping back. Striking this balance can make or break your leadership effectiveness.
#mrJoeLeech
#CEOcoach
#mrJoeLeech
#CEOcoach
June 5, 2026 at 2:51 PM
Being a successful CEO means finding the right balance between being hands-on and stepping back. Striking this balance can make or break your leadership effectiveness.
#mrJoeLeech
#CEOcoach
#mrJoeLeech
#CEOcoach
My next newsletter "Why talking to CEOs about AI is like talking to teenagers about Sex" is coming Tuesday. Subscribe to get it and stay in the loop on everything I'm creating.
mrjoe.kit.com
#MrJoeLeech
#CEOcoach
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#MrJoeLeech
#CEOcoach
April 30, 2026 at 1:05 PM
My next newsletter "Why talking to CEOs about AI is like talking to teenagers about Sex" is coming Tuesday. Subscribe to get it and stay in the loop on everything I'm creating.
mrjoe.kit.com
#MrJoeLeech
#CEOcoach
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#MrJoeLeech
#CEOcoach
Why talking to CEOs about AI is like talking to teenagers about #sex. 👇️ mrjoe.uk/why-talking-...
Everyone else is doing it; it’s all they talk about, and it feels like they are doing it way better than we are.
#MrJoeLeech
#CEOcoach
Everyone else is doing it; it’s all they talk about, and it feels like they are doing it way better than we are.
#MrJoeLeech
#CEOcoach
Why talking to CEOs about AI is like talking to teenagers about Sex
Everyone else is doing it; it's all they talk about, and it feels like they are doing it way better than we are.
mrjoe.uk
May 6, 2026 at 7:59 AM
Why talking to CEOs about AI is like talking to teenagers about #sex. 👇️ mrjoe.uk/why-talking-...
Everyone else is doing it; it’s all they talk about, and it feels like they are doing it way better than we are.
#MrJoeLeech
#CEOcoach
Everyone else is doing it; it’s all they talk about, and it feels like they are doing it way better than we are.
#MrJoeLeech
#CEOcoach
I've hired great people, changed systems. Nothing sticks." It doesn't stick because the architecture hasn't changed. A Durable System redesigns how decisions get made, not who makes them. Where does your org sit right now?
#Leadership #SystemDesign #CEOCoach
#Leadership #SystemDesign #CEOCoach
August 28, 2026 at 5:00 PM
I've hired great people, changed systems. Nothing sticks." It doesn't stick because the architecture hasn't changed. A Durable System redesigns how decisions get made, not who makes them. Where does your org sit right now?
#Leadership #SystemDesign #CEOCoach
#Leadership #SystemDesign #CEOCoach
What do martial arts and leadership have in common? More than you think.
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#ceocoach
#mrjoeleech
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#ceocoach
#mrjoeleech
The CEO’s Guide to Being Punched in the Face - Mr Joe Leech
Leadership lessons from getting punched in the face (no, seriously)
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July 25, 2025 at 6:48 AM
What do martial arts and leadership have in common? More than you think.
buff.ly/vIbiWgO
#ceocoach
#mrjoeleech
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#ceocoach
#mrjoeleech
Your team needing you for everything isn't a sign of success—it's a scaling problem.
The next level of leadership isn't having all the answers. It's building systems that don't depend on you.
DM "ARCHITECT" to learn more.
#Leadership #CEOCoach #SystemThinking
The next level of leadership isn't having all the answers. It's building systems that don't depend on you.
DM "ARCHITECT" to learn more.
#Leadership #CEOCoach #SystemThinking
June 19, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Your team needing you for everything isn't a sign of success—it's a scaling problem.
The next level of leadership isn't having all the answers. It's building systems that don't depend on you.
DM "ARCHITECT" to learn more.
#Leadership #CEOCoach #SystemThinking
The next level of leadership isn't having all the answers. It's building systems that don't depend on you.
DM "ARCHITECT" to learn more.
#Leadership #CEOCoach #SystemThinking
Are you stuck in founder mode, or are you stepping into your CEO role?
mrjoe.uk/are-you-the-...
#mrjoeleech
#ceocoach
mrjoe.uk/are-you-the-...
#mrjoeleech
#ceocoach
Are you the reason your business isn’t scaling? - Mr Joe Leech
Are you stuck in founder mode, or are you stepping into your CEO role?
mrjoe.uk
March 28, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Are you stuck in founder mode, or are you stepping into your CEO role?
mrjoe.uk/are-you-the-...
#mrjoeleech
#ceocoach
mrjoe.uk/are-you-the-...
#mrjoeleech
#ceocoach
Do you want to find out "How to sort any mess"? Check it out and subscribe to get everything I'm making.
mrjoe.kit.com/posts/how-to...
#MrJoeLeech
#CEOcoach
#executivecoaching
mrjoe.kit.com/posts/how-to...
#MrJoeLeech
#CEOcoach
#executivecoaching
How to sort any mess
The secret is to never solve other people's problems. You can never know the answer.
mrjoe.kit.com
June 11, 2026 at 11:26 AM
Do you want to find out "How to sort any mess"? Check it out and subscribe to get everything I'm making.
mrjoe.kit.com/posts/how-to...
#MrJoeLeech
#CEOcoach
#executivecoaching
mrjoe.kit.com/posts/how-to...
#MrJoeLeech
#CEOcoach
#executivecoaching
Is “work-life balance” setting you up to fail?
Here’s the thing: trying to “balance” work and life assumes something is always off.
It’s a constant juggle, and it rarely feels sustainable.
What if the goal isn’t balance… but blend?
#MrJoeLeech
#CEOcoach
Here’s the thing: trying to “balance” work and life assumes something is always off.
It’s a constant juggle, and it rarely feels sustainable.
What if the goal isn’t balance… but blend?
#MrJoeLeech
#CEOcoach
April 13, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Is “work-life balance” setting you up to fail?
Here’s the thing: trying to “balance” work and life assumes something is always off.
It’s a constant juggle, and it rarely feels sustainable.
What if the goal isn’t balance… but blend?
#MrJoeLeech
#CEOcoach
Here’s the thing: trying to “balance” work and life assumes something is always off.
It’s a constant juggle, and it rarely feels sustainable.
What if the goal isn’t balance… but blend?
#MrJoeLeech
#CEOcoach
How do you build trust with a C-suite leader who resists change?
Here’s the truth: you can’t coach someone who doesn’t want to change.
And that’s where trust begins (or breaks).
It reminds me of a joke: How many coaches does it take to change a light bulb? Only one.
#MrJoeLeech
#CEOcoach
Here’s the truth: you can’t coach someone who doesn’t want to change.
And that’s where trust begins (or breaks).
It reminds me of a joke: How many coaches does it take to change a light bulb? Only one.
#MrJoeLeech
#CEOcoach
April 20, 2025 at 6:57 PM
How do you build trust with a C-suite leader who resists change?
Here’s the truth: you can’t coach someone who doesn’t want to change.
And that’s where trust begins (or breaks).
It reminds me of a joke: How many coaches does it take to change a light bulb? Only one.
#MrJoeLeech
#CEOcoach
Here’s the truth: you can’t coach someone who doesn’t want to change.
And that’s where trust begins (or breaks).
It reminds me of a joke: How many coaches does it take to change a light bulb? Only one.
#MrJoeLeech
#CEOcoach
My next newsletter "Your Leadership Debt is Due" is coming tomorrow. Subscribe to get it and stay in the loop on everything I'm creating.
mrjoe.kit.com
#MrJoeLeech
#CEOcoach
mrjoe.kit.com
#MrJoeLeech
#CEOcoach
Mr. Joe Leech
I'm mr Joe Leech and I coach CEOs so they and their businesses thrive. I bring 20 years in tech, $20b in added revenue, experience with FTSE / NASDAQ / Fortune 100 giants and 30+ startups . Together…
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September 3, 2026 at 12:45 PM
My next newsletter "Your Leadership Debt is Due" is coming tomorrow. Subscribe to get it and stay in the loop on everything I'm creating.
mrjoe.kit.com
#MrJoeLeech
#CEOcoach
mrjoe.kit.com
#MrJoeLeech
#CEOcoach
A strategy that can't spread through the organisation isn't really a strategy at all.
Watch the video and let me know: Could someone halfway down your organisation explain your strategy in their own words?
#ceo #ceocoach #MrJoeLeech
youtu.be/3X5qYGugJvo
Watch the video and let me know: Could someone halfway down your organisation explain your strategy in their own words?
#ceo #ceocoach #MrJoeLeech
youtu.be/3X5qYGugJvo
The Real Reason Strategy Fails
Most strategies don't fail because they're wrong.
They fail because nobody remembers them.
Leadership teams spend months building strategies. The thinking is solid. The analysis is rigorous. The…
youtu.be
June 12, 2026 at 7:30 AM
A strategy that can't spread through the organisation isn't really a strategy at all.
Watch the video and let me know: Could someone halfway down your organisation explain your strategy in their own words?
#ceo #ceocoach #MrJoeLeech
youtu.be/3X5qYGugJvo
Watch the video and let me know: Could someone halfway down your organisation explain your strategy in their own words?
#ceo #ceocoach #MrJoeLeech
youtu.be/3X5qYGugJvo
Your team isn't misaligned. Your system is just protecting itself.
#MrJoeLeech
#CEOcoach
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPEf...
#MrJoeLeech
#CEOcoach
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPEf...
The Framework That Explains Why Your Strategy Is Stalled
Let's dive into the world of strategy.
Ever wonder why some strategies succeed and others falter? It's often a tale of two key players: the visionaries and the executors.
Visionaries are the…
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September 18, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Your team isn't misaligned. Your system is just protecting itself.
#MrJoeLeech
#CEOcoach
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPEf...
#MrJoeLeech
#CEOcoach
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPEf...
Every time you quietly fix an employee's sloppy work or avoid an uncomfortable conversation, you aren’t being generous, you’re creating dependency.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7MW...
#MrJoeLeech
#CEOcoach
www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7MW...
#MrJoeLeech
#CEOcoach
Nice, Kind or Arsehole
Every time you quietly fix an employee's sloppy work or avoid an uncomfortable conversation, you aren’t being generous, you’re creating dependency.
Most leaders confuse being "nice" with being…
www.youtube.com
September 2, 2026 at 3:38 PM
Every time you quietly fix an employee's sloppy work or avoid an uncomfortable conversation, you aren’t being generous, you’re creating dependency.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7MW...
#MrJoeLeech
#CEOcoach
www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7MW...
#MrJoeLeech
#CEOcoach
Most leaders aren't failing — they're succeeding at the wrong thing. Indispensable, but stuck. These 10 phrases mark the shift from bottleneck to architect. Save this. Comment "SYSTEM" for the diagnostic tool.
#Leadership #CEOCoach #BusinessSystems
#Leadership #CEOCoach #BusinessSystems
August 31, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Most leaders aren't failing — they're succeeding at the wrong thing. Indispensable, but stuck. These 10 phrases mark the shift from bottleneck to architect. Save this. Comment "SYSTEM" for the diagnostic tool.
#Leadership #CEOCoach #BusinessSystems
#Leadership #CEOCoach #BusinessSystems
Build the business you'd trust to run without you.
If every decision still depends on you, the issue isn't your team—it's your system. Strong organizations are designed to operate independently.
#Leadership #BusinessSystems #CEOCoach
If every decision still depends on you, the issue isn't your team—it's your system. Strong organizations are designed to operate independently.
#Leadership #BusinessSystems #CEOCoach
July 6, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Build the business you'd trust to run without you.
If every decision still depends on you, the issue isn't your team—it's your system. Strong organizations are designed to operate independently.
#Leadership #BusinessSystems #CEOCoach
If every decision still depends on you, the issue isn't your team—it's your system. Strong organizations are designed to operate independently.
#Leadership #BusinessSystems #CEOCoach
If you'd be frustrated working inside the system you've built, your best people probably are too.
A powerful leadership question: If I joined my company today, what would I need that isn't there?
That answer is your roadmap.
#Leadership #OrganizationalDesign #CEOCoach
A powerful leadership question: If I joined my company today, what would I need that isn't there?
That answer is your roadmap.
#Leadership #OrganizationalDesign #CEOCoach
June 22, 2026 at 5:00 PM
If you'd be frustrated working inside the system you've built, your best people probably are too.
A powerful leadership question: If I joined my company today, what would I need that isn't there?
That answer is your roadmap.
#Leadership #OrganizationalDesign #CEOCoach
A powerful leadership question: If I joined my company today, what would I need that isn't there?
That answer is your roadmap.
#Leadership #OrganizationalDesign #CEOCoach
Let’s stop glorifying the grind!
You are not building a business just to stay busy. You are building it for income, impact, and freedom.
BIG WINS! shows you how to realign your focus, simplify your systems, and grow w/o burning out.
Link in bio/scan the QR code.
#BIGWINSBook
#CEOCoach
You are not building a business just to stay busy. You are building it for income, impact, and freedom.
BIG WINS! shows you how to realign your focus, simplify your systems, and grow w/o burning out.
Link in bio/scan the QR code.
#BIGWINSBook
#CEOCoach
April 8, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Let’s stop glorifying the grind!
You are not building a business just to stay busy. You are building it for income, impact, and freedom.
BIG WINS! shows you how to realign your focus, simplify your systems, and grow w/o burning out.
Link in bio/scan the QR code.
#BIGWINSBook
#CEOCoach
You are not building a business just to stay busy. You are building it for income, impact, and freedom.
BIG WINS! shows you how to realign your focus, simplify your systems, and grow w/o burning out.
Link in bio/scan the QR code.
#BIGWINSBook
#CEOCoach
In this video, I break down the 10 principles for professional success at the VP level 👇️
youtu.be/iDNELa4JQ04
#MrJoeLeech
#CEOcoach
youtu.be/iDNELa4JQ04
#MrJoeLeech
#CEOcoach
How To Succeed As A VP
What separates the VPs who progress into executive leadership from those who plateau?
The answer is rarely intelligence, experience, or technical expertise. The VPs who thrive understand that their…
youtu.be
July 3, 2026 at 2:39 PM
In this video, I break down the 10 principles for professional success at the VP level 👇️
youtu.be/iDNELa4JQ04
#MrJoeLeech
#CEOcoach
youtu.be/iDNELa4JQ04
#MrJoeLeech
#CEOcoach