Episode 258: Leading with Purpose: Craig Coyle on Overcoming Resistance and Building Resilient Teams

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About the Guest:

Craig Coyle is a former Apache helicopter pilot, West Point graduate, and leadership expert. After serving in the military and transitioning to the aerospace industry, Craig saw firsthand the recurring leadership and workforce challenges organizations face.

He founded Operation Lead, a company that helps businesses navigate leadership development, workforce engagement, and operational strategy. His mission is to create high-performing cultures that drive sustainable growth.

About the Episode:

In this episode, Craig shares powerful insights on leadership, personal growth, and the hidden obstacles that prevent people and organizations from reaching their full potential.

Drawing from his military background and experience in aerospace and manufacturing, Craig explains why setting the right conditions for success is more important than simply chasing results.

He and host Steve Mellor discuss the importance of mentorship, self-awareness, and building an engaged workforce that thrives in high-stakes environments.

Key Takeaways:

You Are Often Your Own Biggest Obstacle: Growth isn’t just about external challenges—it’s about overcoming internal resistance, fear, and self-doubt.
The Importance of Setting Conditions for Success: Before pursuing growth, create a structured environment with guidance, mentorship, and accountability.
Engagement is the Key to Workforce Success: A disengaged workforce isn’t just about salary—purpose, clarity, and leadership are the biggest differentiators in retention.
The Power of Community in Growth: Whether in personal or professional development, surrounding yourself with the right people is critical to success.
Understanding the “Enemy” in Growth: Like a military mission, achieving goals requires analyzing obstacles—often, the biggest enemy is your own mindset.
Coaching and Mentorship are Essential: Having external accountability helps uncover blind spots and accelerates progress.

Links & Resources:

Connect with Craig Coyle on LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-coyle/

Learn more about Operation Lead: https://operationlead.com

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