Lead to Last
Leadership That Endures Beyond Titles and Targets

Leadership today is under pressure like never before. Rapid change, constant uncertainty, and rising expectations have exposed a hard truth: most leadership failures are not caused by poor strategy or lack of intelligence—but by neglecting the human side of leadership.

Lead to Last is a practical and reflective guide to building leadership that endures. Rather than focusing on authority or short-term results, this book explores the timeless principles that sustain trust, inspire commitment, and create impact long after a leader moves on.

Drawing from real-world experiences, contemporary case studies, and observable leadership successes and failures, Alban Horne walks readers through the essential elements of lasting leadership—vision, communication, trust, empowerment, emotional intelligence, ethical decision-making, inclusion, resilience, and self-care. Each chapter breaks down complex leadership challenges and offers clear, point-by-point practices that leaders can apply immediately.

This is not a book of theories or buzzwords. It is written for leaders who operate in the real world—managing people, pressure, conflict, change, and responsibility. Whether you are leading a small team, a growing organization, or preparing for greater influence, Lead to Last equips you to lead with clarity, courage, and compassion.

At its core, Lead to Last is about legacy. It challenges readers to move beyond managing tasks and start shaping people, cultures, and systems that endure.

Because true leadership isn’t measured by what you control—but by what remains when you are no longer in the room.