Stay Calm, Declare Purpose, and Keep Your Power During the Election Results

Our purpose remains regardless of the outcome or headlines.

This election month will bring its share of emotions, debates, and external noise for new economy leaders. If we are honest, with all its uncertainties, the political landscape can easily distract us from the missions we are called to complete. But here’s the truth we must embrace: our purpose remains regardless of the outcome or headlines. Our vision does not shift with the changing tides of political seasons. Instead, it becomes more transparent and more essential. It comes alive!

As a missional leader in this new economy, I want to remind you that your influence is not dictated by who holds office or temporary societal shifts. Your influence stems from the clarity of your mission, the strength of your values, and the unshakable foundation of your purpose. These are the bedrock principles that fuel your leadership, your decisions, and your impact. In times like these, staying calm is not about ignoring reality; it’s about recognizing where your real power comes from and standing firm in it.

The Call to Missional Leadership

This moment is an invitation and opportunity to do something unique, and we must avoid getting off course. Did you know that mission is bigger than any external circumstance—it is a calling anchored deep within? You are not here by accident. You are here on purpose. The organizations you build, the teams you lead, and the visions you pursue all have a purpose far greater than current headlines.

To be a missional leader means leading with intention, knowing you are here to serve a higher vision, a purpose transcending politics or societal changes. Election results don’t define the work you are called to do. Let your clarity, resilience, and focus on what truly matters serve as a beacon for those around you.

Peace In the Historical Moment

Peace is a missional leader's asset. It is not only possible—it’s essential. But this peace doesn’t come from waiting for external circumstances to settle. It allows you to move forward confidently, even when your world feels uncertain.

What if the outcome doesn’t go as you hoped? Did your mission change? Answer: No. The purpose remains. Stay focused and lead with strength, integrity, and compassion. An excellent insight to remember is peace is a choice. It is not passivity but a proactive alignment with your deeper purpose. Missional leaders prioritize cultivating inner peace—not just for ourselves but for the people we lead. Your calmness, rooted in your mission, will inspire others to rise above the noise and stay focused.

Resilience to Push Forward

Resilience is built when we acknowledge the storms around us but refuse to be swept away. There will be an opening with the election results to provide an opportunity for resilience and to declare that our commitment to our mission and values stands firm. We will be steadfast without wavering. Honestly, the ability to stay rooted will be what sets us apart in a world that constantly shifts.

I recommend leaning into your mission, vision, and values as the compass to guide you. Reflect on the deeper "WHY" behind your life. Tap into the resilience that is born from purpose. This isn’t just about surviving through the noise—it’s about thriving despite it. At BWC, we are convinced that the next wave of this leadership is marked by a deep, unyielding commitment to the mission, no matter the external circumstances.

The HR Perspective: Empowering Your Teams

As our company (BWC) shifts to this practice, we understand this is a crucial moment for the missional leaders who guide teams in reminding their people of their purpose within the organization. If there is one practical tip in the workplace, it's to uplift your teams by reinforcing the collective mission you share.

Just as your purpose remains steady, so does the organization’s. A team grounded in a shared mission will weather the storms of uncertainty with confidence and unity. Take the time to engage with your people, not just as workers but as humans navigating a complex emotional and social landscape.

Your team needs to know that their role in the mission is secure, that their work has meaning, and that they are all part of something larger than this moment. This is how organizations become resilient: by investing in their teams' purpose-driven alignment. By the way, this is not paperwork, performance management initiatives, or course correction. How about you show up and have a five-minute conversation? That simple.

Keep Your Power: Declare Your Purpose

This is the moment to declare your purpose louder than ever. No election result can take away the power you hold within. No outcome can change the calling you have to lead with purpose and impact. Stay calm, declare your purpose, and keep your power. Be that leader.

Let us continue to build the next wave of missional, healthy, and emotionally intelligent leaders, and together, let’s guide our organizations forward—no matter the outcome.

Stay the course. You were made for this.

BWC TEAM