Before you rush into the weekend, notice what moved forward. Share a win, milestone, progress, gratitude, shout-out, or something worth celebrating. And because we've been practicing the Leadership Pause: Did you respond differently to anything this week than you might have a month ago? That is progress. Leadership growth isn't always dramatic. Sometimes it's a response you didn't send. A question you asked. An assumption you caught. A conversation you handled differently. What are you celebrating?

We all encounter situations where a fresh perspective, a little encouragement, or a new idea can make a difference. What's something you're navigating right now? It doesn't need to be highly personal or confidential. Maybe you're trying to: - Communicate more clearly. - Navigate a difficult conversation. - Encourage greater participation or involvement. - Build stronger connections. - Address expectations or follow-through. - Work through a change or challenge. - Find a better way to approach a situation. - Whether it's happening at work, at home, in a classroom, at church, or in your community, chances are someone else has experienced something similar. Here's your opportunity to ask: "How would you approach this?" Share as much or as little as you're comfortable sharing. And if you've experienced something that could help someone else, jump into the conversation! Your encouragement, ideas, or lessons learned might be exactly what someone needs. ✨ Sometimes the greatest value of a community isn't having all the answers. It's knowing we don't have to figure everything out alone. Culture is always being created. Let's create it on purpose. 🌸

I have some exciting news to share about the future of our community! When I first created this space, I envisioned bringing together individuals who want to grow as leaders, share experiences, navigate challenges, and support one another. And I'm so grateful that YOU chose to be part of that beginning! 🎉 First, A Special Thank You to Our Legacy Members! If you're reading this and you're already a member of our community, I have wonderful news: Your membership is complimentary for LIFE! 💜 That's right! As one of our Legacy Members, you will continue to have access to this community without ever paying a monthly or annual membership fee. This is my way of thanking you for believing in the vision, joining the conversation, and helping shape what this community is becoming. You were here before this next chapter began, and I want to honor that! 💜 Now, We're Entering an Exciting New Phase! Our Creating Cultures on Purpose community has officially transitioned to a paid membership for new members. We're introducing Early Access Membership at: 💜 $27 per month 💜 $250 per year And here's something important: Whatever membership rate someone joins at is the rate they keep for as long as their membership remains active! As we continue adding leadership resources, tools, classes, and new opportunities, the price for future members will increase. But those who join during Early Access will keep their original rate! 🤝 Another Exciting Benefit: Earn 40% Commission for Life! Did you know you can earn a 40% lifetime affiliate commission when you invite someone to join our community? When someone joins through your personal affiliate link, you can earn commissions on their qualifying membership payments for as long as they remain a paying member, subject to Skool's affiliate terms. Finding your affiliate link is easy: 1. Open our Skool community. 2. Click Settings underneath the group picture. 3. Find your personal Affiliate Link. 4. Copy it and share it with someone who would benefit from joining our community!

When we talk about leadership, we often picture a supervisor, manager, or executive leading a team. But leadership isn't limited to a position or title. It's about the influence we have on others. Leadership happens in a classroom, a family, a church, a business, a community, and countless everyday interactions. You might be a teacher navigating a challenging classroom situation. A parent trying to communicate with your teenager. A pastor supporting your congregation. A colleague trying to influence positive change without having formal authority. Or a C-suite executive navigating difficult decisions. Different roles. Different challenges. But so many opportunities to learn from one another. That's what I want this community to become: a place where we can bring our real experiences, ask questions, share perspectives, and support one another. A place where you can say, "Here's what I'm dealing with. Has anyone else experienced something similar?" And know you're not alone. 💬 So today, I'd love to hear from YOU: Where are you experiencing leadership right now, and what's one situation, challenge, or lesson you'd like to bring into our conversation? It doesn't have to be workplace-related. And you don't have to have the answer. Maybe you need a different perspective. Maybe you have an experience that could help someone else. Share what you're comfortable sharing, without names or identifying details, and take a moment to respond to someone else's post. 💜 Different experiences. Fresh perspectives. Stronger connections. Culture is always being created. Let's create it on purpose, together.

💜 We're practicing intentional leadership today! Have you ever responded to a situation and later realized you didn't have the whole story? That's exactly what we're exploring in today's Creating Culture on Purpose Leadership Masterclass. From Reaction to Intention: Clarity Before Correction We'll work through everyday leadership situations and practice three questions: ✨ What do I actually know? ✨ What am I assuming? ✨ What outcome do I want? You'll leave with a practical way to approach difficult conversations, communication breakdowns, and moments when your first reaction may not be your best response. 📅 Today, Monday, October 19 🕛 12:00 PM Central 💻 Live on Zoom There's still time to join us! 👉 Register here: https://www.drstephanieduguid.com/skool-masterclass Clarity before correction. Not clarity instead of correction. Hope to see you there! 💜