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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
What Most Leaders Miss: How to Think Clearly and Lead Bravely
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1 BIG IDEA
Clear thinking isn’t a personality trait—it’s a leadership practice. And most people were never taught how to do it. In this episode, we unpack the six tenets of Intentional Optimism and how they offer powerful lenses for leadership—helping you see what’s really going on, stay grounded in your values, and respond with clarity and courage even in the middle of pressure, conflict, or confusion.
3 WAYS TO APPLY THIS
- Identify the tenet of Intentional Optimism you naturally lean on—and the one that feels most unfamiliar or underused.
- Choose one situation this week and practice leading from that “missing” tenet—on purpose.
- Download the free Intentional Optimism guide (linked in the show notes) and use it as a lens to evaluate how you show up in challenging or high-stakes moments.
3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF
- When I’m at my best as a leader, which tenet of Intentional Optimism shows up most easily—and how do others experience it in me?
- In moments of pressure, conflict, or self-doubt, which tenet do I tend to suppress or dismiss—and what might that reveal about my assumptions or conditioning?
- What’s one upcoming situation where I could intentionally lead from that underused tenet—and what would it look like to respond through that lens?
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RESOURCES & NEXT STEPS
Episodes mentioned:
Need a Set of Life Principles? Discover the Power of Intentional Optimism
Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1282826/15174376
YouTube: https://youtu.be/KJCAydSnRKo
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