Entrusted to Lead Podcast
Welcome to the Entrusted to Lead Podcast, the go-to destination for faith-driven leaders who are ready to inspire, empower, and strategically lead with clarity and confidence.
As a leader, you’ve been entrusted with more than just a title—you’ve been called to guide others, achieve impactful goals, and create lasting change. Hosted by Danita Cummins, CEO, Nonprofit Founder and Business Strategist, this podcast provides practical strategies, faith-based insights, and real-life stories to help you navigate the complexities of leadership while staying rooted in your values.
Whether you’re leading a team, an organization, or a mission, you’ll find actionable advice on strategic planning, program implementation, and personal growth to lead with purpose and peace. Join us each week to learn, grow, and step fully into your calling as a leader who’s been entrusted to make a difference.
Tune in and take your leadership to the next level—because those you lead deserve your best, and so do you.
Entrusted to Lead Podcast
Building Trust: The Heart of Transformative Leadership
Watching my daughters navigate the ebb and flow of a youth soccer game, I was struck by the unmistakable parallel to organizational teams. Each pass, each goal, and each stumble underscored the profound importance of trust within a group striving towards a common objective.
In this heartwarming and insightful episode, I weave tales of triumph and tribulation from the soccer sidelines to the boardroom, revealing the five indispensable strategies to cultivate a trust-rich environment. Intentional listening, unshakeable respect, earned credibility, and cherished intimacy - these pillars are not just buzzwords but the lifeblood of successful teams. Beyond mere goals or profit margins, discover why nurturing trust is the ultimate game-changer in any collective endeavor.
In our conversation, the wisdom of Dr. Karolin Helbig, Minette Norman and Major General Retired Chad Franks, as detailed in their books, provide a backdrop to the discussion of empowerment within leadership.
The conversation highlights the delicate art of decision-making within a disciplined framework, enabling teams to take calculated risks that spur innovation and agility. My personal leadership journey weaves into this narrative, focusing on the potency of emotional intelligence and the essence of the human heart in guiding teams.
For leaders and team members alike, this episode is an invitation to recognize trust as the lifeblood of innovation and change, and to see it as something that, like a muscle, gets stronger with every use. Join us for a candid look into the essence of true leadership, where every member feels recognized and every heart is valued.
How are you enjoying this episode? Send us a note!
✨ Thanks for Listening! ✨
If you enjoyed this episode of Entrusted to Lead, don’t forget to:
✅ Subscribe to the podcast for weekly insights on leadership with heart.
✅ Leave a review and let us know how this episode inspired you.
✅ Share this episode with your team, friends, or anyone who wants to lead with impact.
📩 Sign up for the Entrusted to Lead newsletter for exclusive updates and resources:
📘 Learn more about Danita Cummins’ book, Promise Over Purpose: www.promiseoverpurpose.com
💬 We’d love to hear from you! Share your thoughts on this episode by commenting or tagging us on social media.