RESOURCES
Start with the philosophy. Or start with the science.
The book, the whitepaper, the podcast, the blog — four ways into the Unarmoured leadership practice, depending on how you like to learn.
THE BOOK
The Unarmoured Leader
Paul S. McLean's manuscript on how to lead with vulnerability, empathy, and the courage to be human in a world that still rewards the armour. Five principles. Ten chapters. Fifty numbered insights. The philosophy behind every IGNITE academy and coaching engagement, in long form.
THE WHITEPAPER - EXECUTIVE EDITION 2026
The Unarmoured Edge
Emotional Intelligence as the new operating system of leadership.
A strategic field guide for the C-suite, People & Culture, and Talent leaders ready to convert human capital into compounding competitive advantage. EQ-i 2.0 framework. The four leadership lenses. The $8.8 trillion case for emotional intelligence. The full PREPARE → LEARN → PERFORM architecture and the 12-month E.I. Academy explained.
Free to read. Made for senior leaders.
THE PODCAST
The C.L.U.E. Principle Podcast Series.
Paul's conversations with leaders, coaches, and thinkers exploring how human-centred leadership actually plays out across cultures, industries, and life stages. Short-form episodes you can listen to on the commute. Long-form deep-dives for the leaders who want the full unpacking.
NEWSLETTER
A monthly note from Paul.
One email a month. A short piece on leadership, EI, or the everyday practice of leading without armour. Plus first access to new cohorts, white papers, and podcast episodes. No spam. Unsubscribe with one click.
Ready to do the work in real life?
The book, the whitepaper, the podcast — they're starting points. The real shift happens in a cohort or a coaching room. Book a free conversation when you're ready.