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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 71 - Let's Talk About: Tools for the Journey, Andrea Johnson & Kim Pate
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The more we learn, the more we realize we need, and last week’s conversation Vicky Lowell reminded us that while we may not ever be experts in “all the things,” we can find the tools we need to be successful.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- WHY: We keep tools around for every imaginable task. Personal growth is no different.
- WHAT: Everyone’s tools are different, but these are the things we can’t live without
- Reminders on our phones
- Apps we love
- Health: Fitbit, Pedometer, MyFitnessPal, Noom
- Motivational: I Am, Happy Not Perfect
- Communication: Marco Polo, She Reads Truth
- Work: Mighty Networks, YouTube
- Journaling - the pens, and planners we like
- Podcasts we listen to to help find new tools for our toolkit
- Pam Sherman - Health & Wellness
- Heather Sager - Speaking Course
- Beth Hewitt - Gratitude & Visualization
- Reina Rose & Kristin Sherry - Authors
- Health supplements
- Books
- Atomic Habits - James Clear
- High Performance Habits - Brendan Burchard
- Profit First - Mike Michalowicz
- Experts
- Online business tools
- Scheduling - Acuity, Calendly
- Creating - Canva, Adobe Pro
- Communicating - Slack
- Project Management - Trello
- Courses / Education
- Personal Trainer
- Community
- Courses
- Coaching
- Accountability
- Encouragement
- Reflection
- HOW to use them
- What are they designed for
- Growth
TAKEAWAYS:
- Your toolbox should contain the tools you need for your growth & development.
- Each toolbox is unique and different
- The more you have, the more agile you’ll be
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