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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.
Subscribe now and start leading from the inside out.
Stand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and Courage
Before You Set Goals for 2026: Start With What’s Still True
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1 BIG IDEA
Before you step into a new year or set a single goal, pause long enough to name what’s still true. Identity-level truths don’t flip with the calendar. They anchor your leadership, give you direction, and help you move into 2026 with intention rather than urgency.
3 WAYS TO APPLY THIS
- Write down one truth about who you are right now. Use it as an orientation point, not a performance metric.
- Identify the Core Value that refused to be negotiated this year and let it guide your next decisions.
- Notice the thread or direction that keeps resurfacing and allow it to quietly shape your approach to the new year.
3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF
- What truth about yourself kept resurfacing this year?
- Which Core Value remained non-negotiable, even when circumstances shifted?
- What thread—however faint—keeps tugging you toward 2026?
GO DEEPER
Core Values Resources:
Blueprint (Free Download): https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/corevaluesexercise
Digital Course: https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/values
Coaching: https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/core-values-beta
Healthy Boundaries Make Happy Holidays: https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/healthyboundaries
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