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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
From Authority to Influence: Leading with Trust and Service
In this insightful episode of the Entrusted to Lead podcast, your host, Danita Cummins, explores the transformative power of influence in leadership. She breaks down the key distinction between authority and influence, drawing wisdom from leadership experts like Ken Blanchard, Liz Wiseman, and J. Oswald Sanders, alongside biblical narratives such as Joseph’s rise to power in Egypt.
Danita challenges leaders to rethink their approach—moving beyond micromanagement to embrace a multiplication mindset where trust, credibility, and consistency become the foundation of true influence. She unpacks the significance of servant leadership and situational adaptability, encouraging leaders to see influence not as control but as a sacred responsibility to uplift others.
Listeners will walk away with practical strategies to lead with more significant impact, including:
✅ Clarifying their leadership mission
✅ Building high-trust relationships
✅ Empowering others to grow and lead
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