‘I have never in my life felt so alone': how to survive the loneliness of leadership

PART 9: Leadership can be thrilling and deeply fulfilling – but if the buck stops with you, you’re on your own. The key is knowing that bouts of intense isolation and loneliness don’t make you a bad leader. And if you expect it, you can deal with it. The latest in our serialisation of Liam Black's new book, How to lead with purpose: Lessons in life and work from the gloves-off mentor.