Entrusted to Lead Podcast
Entrusted to Lead is the podcast for faith-driven founders, CEOs, nonprofit leaders, and mission-minded teams who want to lead with clarity, courage, and God-centered confidence.
Hosted by Danita Cummins—military veteran, strategist, founder, and leadership coach—each episode helps you align your leadership with Kingdom values so you can ditch the chaos, strengthen your systems, and lead from a place of peace and purpose.
Drawing from her decades in U.S. Special Operations, government leadership, entrepreneurship, and nonprofit work, Danita equips you with practical strategies, biblical wisdom, and real-world tools to help you lead with intention—not overwhelm.
Whether you're scaling a business, building a ministry, navigating team growth, or serving in the defense and technology space, you’ll find encouragement, clarity, and a roadmap forward.
Because you’ve been entrusted to lead—and those you serve deserve your best, healthy, spirit-led leadership.
Entrusted to Lead Podcast
From Minister to Mentor: Dave Lutes Journey in Transformative Leadership and Personal Growth
In this inspiring episode, we explore the extraordinary journey of Dave Lutes, a man who transitioned from ministering during South Africa's Jesus Revolution to becoming a globally recognized leader in human resource development and talent management. A chance encounter on a flight with an HR Vice President changed the course of Dave's career, igniting his passion for discovering and developing the unique gifts in others—a role he proudly describes as a "gift detector and developer."
Dave opens up about the profound connection between emotional intelligence and servant leadership, offering invaluable insights into the power of empathy, trust, and authenticity in creating supportive, high-performing teams. Through his unique lens, he shares strategies for aligning organizational goals with personal values, fostering a culture of purpose and commitment.
Drawing on personal experiences from South Africa's Apartheid Era, Dave reflects on how challenges shaped his mission to help others discover their authenticity and purpose. His journey includes powerful, real-world examples, including a heartwarming story from Fiji, highlighting servant leadership's universal impact.
Whether you're an aspiring leader, a seasoned professional, or someone passionate about personal growth, this episode offers practical takeaways and timeless wisdom. Join us as Dave Lutes inspires us to lead with faith, courage, and a servant's heart, unlocking the transformative power of genuine connection and purpose-driven leadership.
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