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
Innovating with Purpose: Faith-Inspired Strategies for Business Success
Ever wondered how a small ember of an idea can blaze into a roaring entrepreneurial fire?
In our latest episode, I peel back the curtain on the trifecta of entrepreneurship: risk-taking, innovation, and vision. It's an intimate look at how mentorship and mastermind groups can breathe life into dormant dreams, and a candid discussion on the realities of fear and risk that entrepreneurs face. From identifying revenue streams to the practicalities of scaling—this is your front-row seat to the mechanics of successful business growth, all through the lens of wisdom and faith.
We'll explore the nitty-gritty of entrepreneurship, from identifying revenue streams to understanding market demand and the practicalities of scaling a business. Plus, we tackle the oft-overlooked aspect of leadership—the wisdom to take calculated risks through a faith-based perspective, ensuring that our bold moves are also smart and informed decisions.
We navigate the intricacies of fostering innovation within organizations, especially in the realms of churches and ministries. Hear about the importance of creating a secure space to question the status quo and design new strategies to tackle social issues like homelessness. We'll peel back the layers of conventional approaches to societal challenges, pushing the envelope on how we can be architects of change in our communities.
With personal stories, I illustrate how a strong and compelling vision is not just the bedrock of effective leadership but can also lead to profound impacts in the nonprofit sector. Wrapping up, I offer a strategic planning checklist for those aiming to guide their organizations through growth, emphasizing the significance of perseverance and the alignment of every decision with overarching goals. Tune in to arm yourself with the tools to not only envision but also enact meaningful change.
Highlights:
- Navigating Risk as Leaders
- The Connection Between Innovation and Trust
- The Power of Individual Impact
- Optimizing Organizational Success With Strategic Planning
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