What happens when God gives you a vision but the path forward isn't crystal clear? Marquissa Williams, founder of Elevate Leadership Enterprises, shares powerful insights on discovering and executing your divine calling even when uncertainty looms large.

Drawing from over two decades of corporate leadership experience and her role as an executive pastor, Marquissa reveals how she recognized God's pattern of placing her in pioneering positions throughout her life. "God created you to lead, to show others the way," she recalls hearing, a message that transformed her understanding of her unique purpose as a change agent in both ministry and marketplace settings.

The conversation takes a practical turn as Marquissa outlines her four-part framework for bringing vision to life: vision, strategy, execution, and impact. She emphasizes the critical practice of pausing to listen and journaling what you hear from God—something that feels awkward at first but yields tremendous clarity over time. "Consistency bred what I needed," she reflects on her own journey to clarity.

For leaders facing resistance from those around them, Marquissa offers counter-intuitive yet transformative advice: "Build while you wait." This means quietly making progress through research, skill development, and preparation even when full support isn't there. She shares vulnerably about creating "PowerPoint presentations" for her husband when presenting bigger visions for her calling, illustrating how persistence and clear communication eventually win allies.

Most compelling is Marquisa's challenge to perfectionism and fear: "I double dare y'all to do it afraid," she declares, explaining how taking action despite uncertainty reveals that "it wasn't that hard" after all. She identifies regret, doubt, and unforgiveness as vision-killers that must be overcome through bold declaration of your purpose.

Mentioned during this Episode:

• Register for the Leadership Summit: https://bit.ly/ELE2025
• Book your Vision Talk: https://bit.ly/visiontalks
• Marquissa's website: https://www.marquissawilliams.com/

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