Ep. 10 - Voices from the Top Rung with Pati Navalta

Over the next few months, we’ll be focusing on a new series here on We Come to Lead called Voices from the Top Rung—featuring industry leaders and changemakers whose work lives at the intersection of transformation, systems change, and collective solidarity.So join us on the next episode where we hear from Pati Navalta, founder of Navalta Media.Pati is a two-time Pulitzer Prize-nominated journalist, a nationally respected communications strategist, and someone who’s spent her career helping leaders and organizations navigate the public square with clarity, integrity, and power. She’s also the strategist I turned to when I needed to reframe the attacks being leveled against my leadership—and reclaim the truth of my story.In this episode, we talk about:* Why personal PR isn’t vanity—it’s survival* How race and identity shape public narratives* What leaders need to understand about silence, credibility, and media framing* And how to proactively shape your leadership story before someone else writes it for youThis conversation is rich with truth, strategy, and practical wisdom for anyone trying to lead boldly and be seen clearly.Listen in. Subscribe. Share.Voices from the Top Rung begins with someone who knows exactly how to help leaders rise. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bealadderleader.substack.com/subscribe