Hi, I'm Lorri...

I'm happy you're here

Welcome to From Where I Stand: Letters of Growth, Grace, And Grit.

Let's start with something real: Life rarely fits into neat little boxes.

I've never been good at fitting into boxes anyway. I'm a former college basketball coach with a PhD in leadership. A certified Dare to Lead™ facilitator who believes in both fierce competition and tender vulnerability. A mother of four who marched for the right to marry and then divorced my wife and navigated the complexities of redefining family.

But here's what I know for sure: Our greatest growth happens in these beautiful contradictions and challenging spaces.

Why This Substack?

Because life is messy, leadership is complex, and we're all trying to figure it out. I know it’s HARD to be authentic. I'm here to share insights from my unique vantage point – where competitive drive meets compassionate leadership, where academic theory meets real-world application, where personal struggle meets professional growth.

What You'll Find Here:

🧠 Mindset Mastery tips so you can strengthen your mental game. Our thoughts lead to our actions and emotions, after all.

🏀 Leadership Lessons: From the basketball court to the boardroom, I've learned that leading isn't about having all the answers – it's about having the courage to ask better questions.

💪 Curating Confidence Insights: As a former coach, I know our minds are the strongest muscle we have. We'll explore how to build that strength with purpose and intention.

🎯 Practical Tools: Expect actionable strategies for navigating change, standing up for yourself, and building resilience. (Because theory is great, but we need tools that work in the real world.)

❤️ Parenting Perspectives: Raw, honest conversations about raising kids in today's world, including the unique challenges and unexpected joys of non-traditional families.

🌟 Personal Development: Drawing from Brené Brown's work and my own research, we'll dive deep into courage, vulnerability, and authentic leadership.

What Makes This Space Different

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I believe in the power of "and." You can be both fierce and vulnerable. Both competitive and compassionate. Both successful and still growing.

I bring my whole self to this space – PhD, basketball that I still think I can handle, rainbow flag, and all. Because that's what I believe leadership requires of us: the courage to show up fully, to embrace our complexities, and to help others do the same.

What to Expect:

• Insights that blend academic knowledge with real-world experience

• Stories that challenge conventional wisdom about leadership and growth

• Practical strategies for personal and professional development

• Honest conversations about navigating life's biggest challenges

• A community where it's safe to be both strong and vulnerable

Consider this your invitation to join me in exploring what it means to lead authentically, parent consciously, and live courageously. Whether you're:

• A leader looking to make a deeper impact

• A parent navigating uncharted territory

• Someone facing major life transitions

• Anyone committed to personal growth and development

...there's a place for you here.

The Path Forward

I believe in the process. In putting in the work. In showing up even when – especially when – it's hard. But I also believe we don't have to do it alone.

This Substack is where I'll share what I'm learning, what I'm questioning, and what I'm discovering about leadership, life, and the beautiful mess in between. Sometimes, it'll be polished and professional. Sometimes, it'll be raw and real. Always, it'll be authentic.

Join me? Subscribe to get weekly insights delivered straight to your inbox. Let's explore together what it means to lead with courage, live with purpose, and grow through our challenges.

Here's to embracing our complexities and finding strength in our stories,

Let’s be brave,

P.S. Have topics you'd like me to explore? Questions you're wrestling with? Drop them in the comments. This is a space for dialogue, not monologue.