06/18/2026
💎 NDILC Leadership Principle — June
Take a Stand
🧬⚡ 2026: The Rise of Energy — Principle #6
Leadership requires courage.
Not noise. Not reaction. Courage.
As we continue through 2026: The Rise of Energy, June invites us to strengthen the energy behind our beliefs and how we express them.
💬 NDILC Leadership Principle #6: Take a Stand
“With firm beliefs, defend them thoughtfully, and respect others’ perspectives and feelings in the process.”
🔥 June Focus: Courage with Respect
Taking a stand is not about being the loudest voice in the room.
It is about knowing what you believe, understanding why it matters, and having the discipline to communicate with clarity, strength, and respect.
Today’s leaders are navigating uncertainty, shifting systems, and divided conversations. The ability to stand firm while still listening is one of the most important leadership skills we can practice.
Strong leadership does not erase empathy.
It requires it.
This conversation also builds toward the NAWRB Women’s Leadership Summit, October 5–6th, where Survival of the Fittest Part II: The Rise of Energy will bring together leaders across housing, real estate, capital, health, innovation, policy, and community to address what it takes to lead with strength in a rapidly shifting world.
📅 Join us for NDILC Facebook Live - Desirée Patno
Principle #6: Take a Stand
Thursday, June 18th
9:00 AM PT
✨ Join Us!
NAWRB Women’s Leadership Summit
October 5–6th
Survival of the Fittest Part II: The Rise of Energy
www.nawrbconference.com
🌐 Learn more:
https://www.nawrbconference.com/ndilc
Together, We Lead. Together, We Thrive.
