In this episode of Walk the Walk, Scott McLarty, Head of School at Providence High School, sits down with Marla Cornelius, nonprofit consultant, coach, and strengths-based leadership expert.

Together, they explore what it means to lead with purpose in a rapidly changing world, examining how leaders can balance vision and execution while staying grounded in values and impact. Marla shares her journey into the nonprofit sector, helping leaders better understand themselves through strengths-based coaching. She emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, authenticity, and continuous growth as the foundation for effective leadership.

The conversation explores several key themes:

• Leading Self First: Understanding how purpose, values, and self-awareness shape effective leadership.
• Management vs. Leadership: Exploring the balance between big-picture vision and the practical execution needed to achieve it.
• Adapting to Change: Examining how leaders can navigate uncertainty by focusing on impact, embracing flexibility, and using tools like scenario planning.
• Strengths-Based Leadership: Highlighting how identifying and leveraging natural talents can empower individuals and teams.

Scott and Marla also reflect on the role of humility in leadership, the tension between ego and purpose, and the idea that leadership is not about position, but about influence and authenticity.

They conclude by reinforcing a powerful idea: anyone can lead from anywhere, and meaningful impact begins with knowing who you are and choosing how you show up.

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