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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
Answering the Tough Question: What’s the Difference Between Core Values and Life Principles?
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Have you ever wondered how to differentiate the guiding convictions that define who you are from the fundamental truths that steer your behavior? This episode is for you!
In this episode, you’ll learn the difference between Core Values and Life Principles.
There are three quick steps to see if your Core Values are actually your Life Principles:
- Inside vs. Outside: It's essential to move from imitating others' principles to defining your own for sustainable, impactful leadership.
- Honoring vs. Aligning: Differentiate between honoring your values—holding them in great respect—and aligning with behaviors that might only modify your actions superficially.
- Your Authority vs. Someone Else’s Authority: See how reinforcing your authority helps you show up authentically, whereas borrowing someone else’s principles might not fully represent who you are.
Practically speaking, understand how both core values and principles give you a realistic roadmap for showing up as your best self.
By the end of this episode, you'll have a clearer understanding of how your Core Values act as your compass, while your Life Principles serve as your mode of transportation. You'll see how borrowing principles - like Intentional Optimism - can be a great starting point, but living out your own principles, aligned with your core values, is key to authentic and impactful leadership.
Don’t Miss Out!
If you’ve downloaded our freebie, you’re already on the right path! Now, it's time to fine-tune your understanding by distinguishing between inside vs. outside influences and honoring vs. aligning actions.
Join us for an insightful journey to "Stand Tall & Own It," using the compass of your Core Values to navigate and live out your true principles every day.
Tune in now and start leading with intention and authenticity!
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What Is Intentional Optimism?
Core Values Exercise
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