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Faith-forward conversations and thoughtful insights for meaningful work, wise leadership, and what’s next.

Whether you’d rather listen or read, this is where we think things through. You’ll find practical conversations and thoughtful articles on faith, strategy, stewardship, influence, and the real decisions that come with doing meaningful work. My goal is to help you see what matters, recognize what belongs now + next, and move forward with greater wisdom, courage, and intention.

Three Greatest Obstacles to Hearing God & How to Overcome Them
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Three Greatest Obstacles to Hearing God & How to Overcome Them

The greatest asset that I have found in long-game leadership is divine direction from God. No leader knows all, so there is an imperative need for a greater source of knowledge, wisdom, courage, and compassion that we must tap into as leaders.

Three Challenges You Must Overcome for Your Dream to Make a Difference
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Three Challenges You Must Overcome for Your Dream to Make a Difference

Let's be honest. Dreaming is the fun part of becoming a difference-maker, but the reality of bringing that dream to life can be challenging. Don't be blindsided by these three dream killers -- and don't let them have your dream!

5 Tips for Staying Your Best as a Leader
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5 Tips for Staying Your Best as a Leader

Effective leadership is intentional. Great leaders spend time in both effective leadership planning and practice. Here are some great things to consider as you plan for successful leadership.

How to Finish Strong and Be More Successful
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How to Finish Strong and Be More Successful

We can finish strong this year! We are leaders. We don’t give up. We dig in. We focus. We get things done. We finish strong!

Calling vs. Assignment: Recognizing the Thread in Your Work
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Calling vs. Assignment: Recognizing the Thread in Your Work

In this episode of Gutsy Grace Leaders™, Dr. Sheila Cornea explores the distinction between calling and assignment.

Maybe It's Not Over: How to Know What Still Belongs
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Maybe It's Not Over: How to Know What Still Belongs

In this episode, we’re talking about how to know what still belongs, why losing momentum doesn’t necessarily mean losing the assignment, and how to move forward without automatically starting over.

Why Your Leadership Feels Off Right Now (And What to Do about It)
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Why Your Leadership Feels Off Right Now (And What to Do about It)

In this episode, Sheila talks about the tension that can show up in the middle of a season and why the answer isn’t always to push harder or start over. Sometimes what you need is a reset: space to notice what’s shifted, release what no longer fits,

3 Temptations That Will Kill Your Leadership Tenacity
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3 Temptations That Will Kill Your Leadership Tenacity

I believe that leadership is a marathon of sprints. The pace may change, but you still stay steady and moving forward as a leader all. of. the. time!

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