Brave and Purposeful Leadership with Alexandra Young

Happy New Year! We're back with Part 2 of our Planning for an Intentional Year series, all about living and leading with intention. In this episode, you'll get a pulse on your current state and use one of my favorite leadership tools - an alignment audit. Grab a pen and notebook, and take time to dive into each bucket of your life. 1:1 MEETINGS FOR MANAGERS LEADERSHIP GUIDE - All of my tips and strategies for running an effective and impactful 1:1 meeting in one comprehensive leadership guide. Available January 23, 2023, my first leadership guide is available to pre-order at a discount of $79 as a thank you for listening. Join the BRAVE AND PURPOSEFUL LEADERS  community on LinkedIn - a FREE community for emerging leaders and new managers where we share tactical and practical strategies, fresh leadership insights, and monthly office hours. Thank you for listening! Please subscribe, rate, and review the Brave + Purposeful Leadership Podcast and if you liked today's episode, make sure to share it with a friend! WORK WITH ME: https://www.alexandrayoung.co/work-with-alex.html BPL SHOW NOTES: https://www.alexandrayoung.co/podcast.html BPL INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/braveandpurposefulleadership/ Connect with Alex! TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@alexandrayoung_co LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandrayng/ INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/alexandrayoung_co

Being a purposeful leader means taking time to intentionally prepare for a new year. In this episode, the first of a 3-part series, I'm sharing my process that helps me live and lead with purpose each year. Grab a pen and notebook, and take time during this busy season to reflect on the year you've had so far. And if you loved this episode, you won't want to miss out on our upcoming workshop, Live Your Purpose. Register here: https://masterful-wave-290.myflodesk.com! Thank you for listening! Please subscribe, rate, and review the Brave + Purposeful Leadership Podcast and if you liked today's episode, make sure to share it with a friend! WORK WITH ME: https://www.alexandrayoung.co/work-with-alex.html BPL SHOW NOTES: https://www.alexandrayoung.co/podcast.html BPL INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/braveandpurposefulleadership/ Connect with Alex! TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@alexandrayoung_co LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandrayng/ INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/alexandrayoung_co

There are just some things you don't want to do as a manager. While I typically share things from the leadership playbook that you should try and implement, in today's episode, however, we're covering five things not to do as a leader Consider this your To-Don't List. Enjoy! Thank you for listening! Please subscribe, rate, and review the Brave + Purposeful Leadership Podcast and if you liked today's episode, make sure to share it with a friend! WORK WITH ME: https://www.alexandrayoung.co/work-with-alex.html BPL SHOW NOTES: https://www.alexandrayoung.co/podcast.html BPL INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/braveandpurposefulleadership/ Connect with Alex! TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@alexandrayoung_co LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandrayng/ INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/alexandrayoung_co

We have an incredible opportunity to show up each day and practice our leadership skills. In this episode, I share how I recently crossed something off my bucket list and it had major parallels to the practice of leadership. Enjoy! Thank you for listening! Please subscribe, rate, and review the Brave + Purposeful Leadership Podcast and if you liked today's episode, make sure to share it with a friend! WORK WITH ME: https://www.alexandrayoung.co/work-with-alex.html BPL SHOW NOTES: https://www.alexandrayoung.co/podcast.html BPL INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/braveandpurposefulleadership/ Connect with Alex! TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@alexandrayoung_co LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandrayng/ INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/alexandrayoung_co

When I was in 9th grade, my soccer coach taught me a lifelong lesson about handling differences at work in a way that centers our humanity, not focusing on what differentiates us. On today's episode, I share that story and why I'm so passionate about helping leaders learn to manage conflict effectively.  Join the Conflict Management Mastermind (Oct. 24-Nov. 18): https://leadershipdelta.mykajabi.com/offers/f65fWtX5/checkout  Thank you for listening! Please subscribe, rate, and review the Brave + Purposeful Leadership Podcast and if you liked today's episode, make sure to share it with a friend! WORK WITH ME: https://www.alexandrayoung.co/work-with-alex.html BPL SHOW NOTES: https://www.alexandrayoung.co/podcast.html BPL INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/braveandpurposefulleadership/ Connect with Alex! TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@alexandrayoung_co LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandrayng/ INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/alexandrayoung_co

It's fall and the trees are about to teach us a big leadership lesson. In this episode, I share four blocks that hold leaders back and why you should intentionally let them go this season.  Thank you for listening! Please subscribe, rate, and review the Brave + Purposeful Leadership Podcast and if you liked today's episode, make sure to share it with a friend! WORK WITH ME: https://www.alexandrayoung.co/work-with-alex.html BPL SHOW NOTES: https://www.alexandrayoung.co/podcast.html BPL INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/braveandpurposefulleadership/ Connect with Alex! TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@alexandrayoung_co LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandrayng/ INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/alexandrayoung_co

Quiet quitting. Sigh. In this episode, we're diving into what it is and why it's BS. Yep, I'm going there. In this week's leadership playbook, I give you actionable steps for companies, managers, and individuals to take when it comes to the phenomenon of quiet quitting.  (I also broke my "rule" of keeping episodes to under 10 minutes but it's a juicy episode so I hope you'll forgive me and listen a little longer this week!) From the episode: Seinfeld clip - The Car Reservation Resource: Set Boundaries, Find Peace by Nedra Glove Tawwab Thank you for listening! Please subscribe, rate, and review the Brave + Purposeful Leadership Podcast and if you liked today's episode, make sure to share it with a friend! DELTA ACADEMY - starts Sept. 20th: https://www.leadershipdelta.com/leadership-forums BPL SHOW NOTES: https://www.alexandrayoung.co/podcast.html BPL INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/braveandpurposefulleadership/ Connect with Alex! WORK WITH ME: https://www.alexandrayoung.co/work-with-alex.html TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@alexandrayoung_co LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandrayng/ INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/alexandrayoung_co

Be brave and purposeful. These words have been my guide in how I strive to show up in life. Leadership has never been just a title or a position. It is the alignment of values, vision, and action. It’s how you show up. And my personal mission is to show up in a brave and purposeful way. I want to challenge you to be a better leader. This podcast is your leadership playbook. I'm giving you actionable steps for you to take that will help you lead with courage and intention. When thinking about where I wanted to start the podcast, there’s one place I come back to over and over again in my work on leadership: core values. Self-awareness is the foundation of leadership and knowing who you are and what you stand for - aka your values - is critical. In this episode, I’m sharing the secret to living an easier life. Big hint - the sooner you figure out what your core values are, the easier life is going to get for you! Thank you for listening! Please subscribe, rate, and review the Brave + Purposeful Leadership Podcast and if you liked today's episode, make sure to share it with a friend! DELTA ACADEMY: https://www.leadershipdelta.com/leadership-forums BPL SHOW NOTES: https://www.alexandrayoung.co/podcast.html BPL INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/braveandpurposefulleadership/ Connect with Alex! TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@alexandrayoung_co LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandrayng/ INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/alexandrayoung_co

September 1st feels like the unofficial end of summer, but the start of something new. You can start anything anytime, but sometimes we need the fresh start of a new school year, or new season to motivate us. A new season is also a great time to re-align. Figure out what’s working and what’s not. Bring more intentionality back to your life. If summer is for ditching schedules and embracing lazy hazy days with no plans, September is the complete opposite. Whenever I feel the pressure and stress of too many things going on, I remember one principle that helps me every time: Control Your Calendar, Control Your Life. In this episode, I share a few strategies for making small changes to your calendar that give you massive results. Thank you for listening! Please subscribe, rate, and review the Brave + Purposeful Leadership Podcast and if you liked today's episode, make sure to share it with a friend! DELTA ACADEMY: https://www.leadershipdelta.com/leadership-forums BPL SHOW NOTES: https://www.alexandrayoung.co/podcast.html BPL INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/braveandpurposefulleadership/ Connect with Alex! TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@alexandrayoung_co LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandrayng/ INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/alexandrayoung_co

Welcome to the Brave and Purposeful Leadership podcast. This is a podcast for leaders everywhere and is your playbook to being a better leader. We'll explore topics like communication, emotional intelligence, values, and finding meaning in your work. My goal is to share simple and actionable leadership tips, and to keep each episode to 10 minutes or less. Whether you are an emerging leader or a seasoned manager, you’ll find tactical and practical strategies and resources here, as well as fresh leadership insights that help you align your values and vision, and lead your people well. I’m your host, Alexandra Young, I am a leadership coach, speaker, and an entrepreneur. I’m married to my law school sweetheart, mom to two wild and silly boys, a voracious reader (books are my love language), and a lazy gardener. I’ve spent over 14 years in leadership development and listen, leadership is tough, humans are messy, and my hope is that this podcast helps you navigate the challenges that come from leading in a modern workplace. I truly believe that the world is a better place when we choose to put people over profit. We need more courageous leaders who are intentional about how they show up for their people. If you've ever wondered how to elevate your influence as a leader, you'll enjoy the episodes we have planned. I hope this podcast inspires you to be brave and purposeful and to lead from the heart every day. Don’t forget to follow and subscribe now on your favorite podcasting app so you don’t miss an episode. Are you ready to dive in?