Episode 172: How to Become a UNICORN Leader with Kristi Straw

Unicorn isn't just a mythical creature; it's an acronym for the elements of powerful leadership. Picture yourself in a career where you're scared to try new things, but you do them anyway. Imagine having the confidence to bet on yourself to take you to new milestones and meaningful impacts. Envision purposeful work where you get to practice empathy and show up as your authentic self. You can do all of this and more with UNICORN leadership.   Meet the creator of this term, Founder of Lighthouse Leadership Consultants, and author of UNICORN Leader, Kristi Straw. She's a strategist by mind, a rebel by heart, and a UNICORN by spirit. Known for blending compassion with audacity, Kristi doesn't just walk the talk; she dances it, leading change with a flair that's as bold and brazen as her leadership style. Hold onto your seats, because with Kristi at the helm, you're in for a whirlwind journey of transformation, disruption, and outright leadership revolution!  Yes, being a unicorn is about standing out, but in Kristi's vision, it's an acronym for 6 elements of leadership that can help you show up more boldly in your career. Find out what they are and how you can use them by tuning into this Your Brilliant Difference Podcast episode.  Here's What We'll Be Talking About Today:  03:59 — The Essence of a Unicorn Leader  08:57 — Elements of Unicorn Leadership  14:12 — Navigating Career Transitions  19:00 — The Impact Legacy Lab  23:01 — UNICORN Leader Book Recommendation   26:59 — The Power of Personal Branding  Mentioned Resources:  UNICORN Leader: Driving Innovation and Influence in the Modern Workplace by Kristi Straw  Unicorn Leader Impact Assessment  Untamed by Glennon Doyle  Wherever You Go, There You Are by Jon Kabat-Zinn PhD  Connect With Kristi Straw  Kristi Straw on LinkedIn  Register for Personal Branding Keynote  In this Keynote presentation, Finka Jerkovic will teach you exactly how to use the Your Brilliant Difference Method to uncover your personal brand, so you can understand how you're uniquely wired to add value to the workplace, helping you stand out and get noticed.  REGISTER HERE.   Become the Next Your Brilliant Difference™ Podcast Guest  Have a brilliant story you want to share that surrounds leadership, team building, communication skills, or leaning on your brilliance and strengths to drive meaningful results? Click HERE to fill out the application form, and our team will be in touch!   

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