124: Robin Stimson and the Importance of Being Valued

I invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 124, Robin Stimson shares a memorable quotation from her mother, talks about the importance of valuing others, and represents those who cannot represent themselves. She advises us about strengthening our ability to be courageous.

Prologue

Robin Stimson is the owner of forwardBravely and is a Manager of Victim Services. She aids individuals who have been injured or lost loved ones. Robin received her Master’s in Social Work from the University of Maryland, Baltimore. She cultivated many resources for families, including a series of grief/trauma workshops, virtual support groups, and shareable videos. Her social work experience has been vital in advocating, educating, and preparing victims for everything from the criminal justice system to loss and renewal.

01:09 Part 1: Accepting Change

Robin shares something memorable that her mother said that has grown in meaning. She then shares an experience in high school that illustrates why being valued helps with development.

07:55 Part 2: Courage and Good Trouble

When leading, advocating for those who have no voice or are unable to represent themselves is crucial. Robin shares a story in which she advocated for her clients.

22:45 Part 3: Strengthening Your Courage Muscle

Robin advises us on strengthening our ability to be courageous and talks about how important it is to begin finding our voice in meetings.

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Episode links

Robin’s LinkedIn Profile and website

Gary DePaul’s website 

Gary's books:

   What the Heck Is Leadership and Why Should I Care?

   Nine Practices of 21st Century Leadership 

Background Music

You can find all the musical tracks at Envato Elements.

00:00 Theme music: Uplift Corporate Inspire by OlexandrIgnatov

00:52 Upbeat Corporate Motivation by Enrize

07:37 The Funk Casino by ToucanMusic

22:27 Innovate by iBroccoli

29:00 Fun and Flirty by BrownHouseMedia

Lead on!