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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
How Resilient Leaders Show Up in the Fire
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1 BIG IDEA
Resilient leadership isn’t about having all the answers — it’s about showing up with clarity, steadiness, and grace when everything feels uncertain. When you pair resilience with responsibility, you don’t just survive the pressure — you create trust, stability, and growth.
Resilience builds capacity. Responsibility builds trust. Together, they create transformational leadership.
5 WAYS TO APPLY THIS
- Take ownership of hard decisions — even the messy ones
- Use pressure to re-anchor in your Core Values
- Create a rhythm of checking in: What am I avoiding? What’s mine to own?
- Surround yourself with truth-tellers, not cheerleaders
- Reframe mistakes as leadership data — then lead forward
3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF
- When was the last time I led through something really tough — and what did I learn about myself?
- How have I handled responsibility when the outcome wasn’t ideal?
- What kind of culture am I creating through how I show up in crisis?
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