Stand Tall & Own It - Irreversible Recognition
Something shifted. You can feel it. You just can't name it yet.
Stand Tall & Own It is for women in the second half of life who are high-functioning on the outside and quietly disoriented on the inside. You built your life inside systems you trusted completely — until something revealed those systems weren't what you thought.
Host Andrea Johnson doesn't offer formulas. She offers honest thinking, sharp observation, and the kind of conversation that makes you pull over and sit in your driveway.
This is where the real work starts.
Stand Tall & Own It - Irreversible Recognition
Lead Across Generations Now: Unlock Multi-Generational Communication with Core Values
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In this fourth episode of my series on integrating Core Values into life and business, I explore the profound impact Core Values have on intergenerational communication and relationships. With six generations now represented in the workforce for the first time in history, we face unprecedented challenges—and opportunities—for connection and growth.
Core Values are always present, always influencing, and always being honored in some way, even when we aren’t fully aware of them. But how do you bridge the generational divide, foster collaboration, and build meaningful relationships when faced with diverse life experiences?
In this episode, I dive into the power of understanding your own Core Values. When you truly know who you are, you can:
- Decrease defensiveness by being grounded in your identity.
- Establish healthy boundaries and improve communication.
- Extend grace to yourself and others, navigating generational differences with compassion.
By learning to honor the values of others, you create space for mentorship, encouragement, and shared growth across generations. The world needs more curious, open, and wise leaders who understand their Core Values and live by them with integrity, inspiring others to do the same.
I’ll unpack how understanding generational perspectives and celebrating unique contributions can create stronger relationships, foster diversity, and build bridges across the ages—whether in the workplace, at home, or in your community. Whether you're leading a multi-generational team or simply navigating family dynamics, this episode is for you.
Mentioned in this Episode:
A New Kind of Diversity, Tim Elmore
Indeed: 6 Generations in the Workplace: Their values and differences
Axis.com A Parent’s Guide to Gen Z
DISC Cheat Sheet
Core Values Exercise
Core Values Course
Core Values Coaching
What Is Intentional Optimism?
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