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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
Discover Your Leadership Identity: The Path to Authenticity
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1 Big Idea:
Authentic leadership is about who you are, not just what you do.
5 Ways You Can Apply This:
- Clarify Your Strengths - Recognize natural leadership abilities and take assessments like Strengthsfinder or DISC.
- Identify Gaps - Reflect on areas for growth in knowledge, communication, experience, and motivation.
- Align with Purpose - Define your leadership purpose and ensure it honors your Core Values.
- Integrate Life Principles - Apply aspirational traits like Intentional Optimism to improve leadership.
- Address Challenges - Use Core Values and DISC insights to navigate leadership challenges effectively.
3 Questions to Ask Yourself:
- What are your top three leadership strengths?
- Which skills do you want to develop this year?
- How do your Life Principles guide your leadership decisions?
Special Resource:
Download the Leadership Self-Assessment to reflect on your strengths, gaps, and Core Values. Set actionable steps for growth over the next 30 days.
Download the Self-Assessment Here https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/leadershipassessment
Podcast Episodes Mentioned:
- Embrace Your Working Genius: Unleash Your Best Self with Charity Medina
- Discovering Your Unique Strengths: Navigating CliftonStrengths with Allegra Stein
- Need a Set of Life Principles? Discover the Power of Intentional Optimism
Other Resources Mentioned
- Gallup Clifton Strengths 34 - $59.99, but the best strengths assessment I know.
- DISC Products Page
- The One-Minute Manager, by Ken Blanchard and Spencer Johnson
- 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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