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“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
27. Understanding Builds Community
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Today we’re talking about how seeking and cultivating understanding builds unity and fosters community. Understanding is the first part of the tenet of Wisdom.
Intentional Optimism - Your Vehicle for Personal Growth:
- Optimistic = The hull, the vehicle that gets you from island A to island B.
- Present = The centerboard - keeps you upright, focused, centered.
- Energetic = The sail - captures & harnesses the wind, propelling you forward.
- Courageous = The rigging - holds everything together in proper tension, resilience.
- Wise = The rudder - keeps you on track, heading in the right direction.
- Intentional = Setting everything up to properly capture the wind.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Look for the Spiritual in the ordinary
- Get real - be willing to see the good and the bad
- Pursue a 360° view of life
Now what?
Start small. Start asking yourself some honest questions:
- Do I seek to understand? Or do I only want to be understood?
- Is it my goal to understand the perspectives of those outside my “group?”
- Where do I go for information, when I want to understand a particular topic?
- What do I hope to gain from any new knowledge I discover in my search?
- Where is my north star? Is my boat headed in a direction that aligns with my values and beliefs? Do I need to adjust that by pursuing more understanding in certain areas?
Next, if you’re ready to work on it, here are the ways I pursue understanding…
- Look for the Spiritual in the Ordinary. Acknowledging we are human helps keep us humble.
- Get real - be willing to see the good AND the bad. Without that understanding, the true beauty and depth of our own existence never gets a chance to shine through.
- Pursue a 360° view of life. Don’t limit your view.
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