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
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2024 is here!
Have you taken time to set intentions, make resolutions or set goals?
There’s one goal every leader needs in 2024: to become curious about their own perspectives.
Where do they come from?
What forms them?
What are they concealing?
What do they say about us?
If you, as a leader, cannot change your perspective, you will have a hard time growing.
If you aren’t growing, you’re going to have a hard time leading.
Begin 2024 with an honest look at how you can be a better leader by challenging your own perspectives and understanding the perspectives of others.
For a deeper discussion, DM me @theintentionaloptimist (IG or LI) or email me at andrea@theintentionaloptimist.com. I’d love to hear how you will embrace this challenge in 2024.
Your journey to personal fulfillment starts here, and if you’re local to Central Virginia, you can kick off the year with the Live2Lead Charlottesville 2024 conference on Monday, January 15, 2024.
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