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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
Episode 58 - Positive Interruptions, with Dr. Terainer Brown
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Dr. Terainer Brown is a wife, mother, educator, author, motivational speaker, educational consultant, and is currently the Chief Education Officer for the US Airforce and is the Founder and Executive Director of Student Success for Cultured for College™. With more than 20 years in education, Dr. Brown has served as a college advisor with several student success programs and college preparation efforts geared toward improving students’ chances of enrolling in college.
“While all these programs approach removing barriers to higher education from various directions, they are all focused on one goal, and that is to assist students with the tools to matriculate, persist, compete, and complete their post-high school education.”
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Serving as mentors from a young age
- Listening and connecting with children
- Understanding the work I was purposed to do
- Leadership Principle: Relationships are important
Habit - Wisdom of Time
- Get to know people
- I have to slow down and mean ‘how are you today”
- Ask people about the things they care about
Green Flags:
- If you start something - take breaks when you need, but be able to finish
- Find a way to elevate to raise your voice
- Plug away and little pieces at a time.
Advice: Find your sweet spot.
- Figure out your passion
- Start making a plan
- Use the technology and resources available
Where to find Terainer:
Websites: www.terainerbrown.com, Cultured For College
Facebook: Dr. Terainer Brown
Instagram: @drterainerbrown
You Tube: Terainer Brown, Ph.D
Blog post: Work Your Path, Not Fast Food!
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