Entrusted to Lead Podcast
Welcome to Entrusted to Lead, the podcast that equips faith-driven founders, CEOs and mission-driven leaders align their strategy and values, so they can lead with clarity, peace and confidence! Hosted by Danita Cummins, a military veteran, and founder, who leverages decades of experience leading teams during her time in the U.S. Special Operations as well as founding businesses and nonprofits to help you develop the practical strategies to guide you from chaos to clarity.
Whether you're navigating growth in ministry, business, or the defense industry, here you’ll find encouragement, insight, and the roadmap to lead boldly and leave a legacy.
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
The Contextual Leader: Tools for Today's Organizations with Dr. Torben Norby
In this episode of Leadership in Context, host Danita Cummins engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Torben Norby, CEO of People and Performance and author of The Contextual Leader. Dr. Norby introduces his innovative Leadership Contextual Framework, a groundbreaking approach that underscores the importance of tailoring leadership styles to fit varying organizational contexts. Drawing from decades of experience as a scout, military officer, and global consultant, Dr. Norby provides a rich narrative of how context shapes leadership effectiveness.
Listeners will gain valuable insights into navigating organizational growth and transformation. Dr. Norby discusses the challenges leaders face during periods of expansion, such as mergers and acquisitions, and offers strategies for balancing the competing demands of innovation and stability. He highlights the importance of systems thinking and explores the practical application of methodologies like Lean, Six Sigma, and Scrum to drive meaningful change and empower teams to achieve results.
Key Topics Covered:
· Adapting leadership styles to different organizational settings
· Implementing systems thinking and engineering for cultural change
· Navigating the complexities of mergers and acquisitions
· Balancing people-oriented and process-driven leadership approaches
The Leadership Context Inventory is a central focus of the episode. This powerful tool helps leaders assess their organizational environment and make data-driven decisions to enhance performance. Dr. Norby explains how this tool enables leaders to align their strategies with their organization’s unique needs, fostering a culture of adaptability and continuous improvement.
The episode concludes with a forward-looking discussion on the role of faith-driven leadership in 2025, where Dr. Norby outlines the need for clarity, simplicity, and purpose-driven leadership in increasingly complex environments.
Connect with Dr. Norby
🌐 https://drnoerby.com/about/
His latest book is titled The Contextual Leader: Match and Shape Your Leadership Context for Organizational Performance.
Get Your Copy: https://noboringbooks.com/books/the-contextual-leader/
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.
