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.
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Stand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and Courage
How to Build a Resilient Team: Leadership that Fuels Long-Term Success
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1 BIG IDEA
Resilient teams don’t happen by accident. They’re built—on purpose—by leaders who understand that the culture they create directly impacts whether their people thrive or burn out.
4 WAYS TO APPLY THIS
- Create space for reflection—individually and together
- Normalize asking for help and naming limits
- Build in recovery rhythms after high-output seasons
- Foster peer-to-peer support and shared ownership
3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF
- What signs of team burnout am I seeing right now?
- Have I created enough space for recovery and cohesion?
- How does my leadership model resilience—especially in high-pressure seasons?
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