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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.
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Stand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and Courage
6. The Importance of Being Present
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In today’s episode we look at what it means to Be Present - an important tenet of Intentional Optimism, and an extremely relevant and timely topic.
Intentional Optimism - a refresher
- Optimistic - hopeful, positive, proactive
- Present - having a sense of wonder, generous, kind/open
- Courageous - lead, adventure, resilient
- Energetic - industrious, energetic and life-focused
- Wise - understanding, words, respect
- Intentional - sense of purpose, plan, grow
Topics discussed in this episode:
What does it mean to be PRESENT?
- Cultivating a sense of Wonder [3:39]
- Celebrate Beauty in all things and people
- See things fresh and new
- Decide to get Curious
- Learn how to be Generous [5:25]
- With your Time, learn to be open to interruptions
- Nurturing relationships
- Share your Expertise! Link arms and reach out.
- Be Kind & Open [7:25]
- Feeling all the feels! Emotions are our barometer.
- Don’t prejudge others' motivation.
- Be open to sharing with those in need. Embrace an abundance mindset
Now what?
- HABITS we practice and ACTIONS we take [10:32]
- Decide to look for wonder - in people, places & things
- Hold things, like time, money and resources loosely
- Determine to remind yourself that we are all made in the image of our creator
- Learn to manage your feelings to help yourself think new thoughts
- Where do you need to become more PRESENT [13:26]
- Have you become cynical?
- Do you need to cultivate curiosity and wonder
- Be more open to sharing more time
- Foster a broader sense of openness for others
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Prov. 31:10-31 [2:19]
- Franklin Planners [3:06]
- Blog post “Why it’s taken me so long to “be present” and how you can do it TODAY” [1:10]
- Atomic Habits: An Easy and Proven Way to Build Good Habits and Break Bad Ones, James Clear [10:46]
- Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen R. Covey [11:13]
- High Performance Habits: How Extraordinary People Become That Way, Brendon Burchard [11:20]
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