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Stand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and Courage
“Just be you,” they say. But for many high-achievers, “just being you” hasn’t always felt safe or practical—whether it’s at work, school, church, or even in leadership circles. For purpose-driven leaders, holding back can limit your impact and undermine your authenticity.
Even in workplaces that claim to value individuality, leading with confidence and conviction still takes courage. To lead with steadiness and clarity, you must first understand your values, embrace your individuality, and recognize that the solutions you need are as unique as you are.
Stand Tall & Own It is for modern leaders who want to lead with purpose, integrity, and courage—without sacrificing who they are. Each episode explores how to navigate challenges, make values-anchored decisions, and cultivate the discernment to think critically in a noisy world.
If you’re ready to explore your Core Values and lead with intention, check out my Core Values Blueprint and Core Values Coaching for practical tools to help you grow.
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Stand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and Courage
Thriving at 200: Leadership Insights to Grow Your Business and Succeed
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1 BIG Idea:
Celebrating milestones clarifies lessons learned, sets a vision for future growth, and reminds us that perseverance leads to thriving.
3 Ways You Can Apply This:
- Embrace Perseverance: Reflect on challenges you've faced as a leader and how sticking with your mission has shaped your journey.
- Define Your Evolving Vision: Consider how your leadership goals have shifted over time and align them with your current values and mission.
- Thrive Holistically: Set intentions that integrate personal, professional, and spiritual growth, ensuring each aspect supports your overall well-being.
3 Questions to Ask:
- Overcoming Challenges: “What challenges have you faced over the past few years, and how have you grown through them?”
- Celebrating Growth: “What’s one thing you’re proud of achieving, even if it felt small at the time?”
- Defining Thriving: “What would it look like for you to truly thrive in 2025?
It’s Time to Thrive:
Step into 2025 with intention, clarity, and a commitment to holistic growth. Let’s make this year your time to flourish!
Mentioned in This Episode
- Essentialism by Greg McKeown: Learn to focus on what truly matters and eliminate what doesn’t.
- Live2Lead LeaderPass: Access inspirational content from world-renowned speakers.
- Live2Lead Lynchburg: January 31, Lynchburg, VA
- Core Values Coaching Program (Beta): Discover your unique values and integrate them into every aspect of your life.
- Core Values Course: A self-paced guide to uncovering your unique values and living with intention.
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