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Entrusted to Lead Podcast
Entrusted to Lead
For the person everyone relies on.
Leadership isn't just about what we accomplish. It's about who we become while carrying the responsibility.
Entrusted to Lead explores the intersection of leadership, faith, personal growth, and the realities of navigating a life filled with responsibility.
Hosted by Danita Cummins, a military veteran, executive advisor, entrepreneur, and author, this podcast brings together practical leadership insights, personal experiences, research, and…
Episodes
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Who Are You When Nobody Needs Anything From You?
Entrusted to Lead | Season 5, Episode 88 Have you ever had a rare moment when nobody needed anything from you — no decisions to make, no problems to solve, no…
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The Hidden Grief of Good Changes
Entrusted to Lead | Season 5, Episode 87 You can be grateful for where life is taking you and still grieve what you're leaving behind. When my youngest child…
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Your Worth Isn't Waiting at the Finish Line
Entrusted to Lead | Season 5, Episode 86 Have you ever looked at how far you still have to go and started questioning whether you're capable of getting there?…
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The Weight of Balance: What Is Our Success Costing Us?
What if balance isn't just about managing your time, but also about what you're being asked to carry? After a strategic planning conversation with a group of…
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4 Ways to Rest Before the Work Is Done
What if the work really does matter? What if you aren't carrying the wrong thing, running from a bad situation, or saying yes to responsibilities that were…
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Why Can’t You Just Rest?
Rest doesn't begin when every responsibility disappears. It begins when you stop requiring yourself to hold all of it in every moment. If you've ever finally…
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3 Things Strong Leaders Struggle to Say
The goal isn't to become less capable. It's to become capable enough to tell the truth about where your capability ends. When you're the person everyone relies…
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You Were Never Too Much: Why the Parts You Hide Still Lead
You were not the problem. But perhaps one of your strengths has been leading alone. Somewhere along the way, you got the message: too loud, too direct, too…
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The Cost of Being Capable: Holding It Together Isn’t the Same as Being Whole
Season 5 Premiere Capability is a gift. But being able to carry responsibility doesn't automatically mean we're carrying it well. "Give it to her. She'll…
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You're Allowed to Want Something Different
What if the life you worked so hard to build isn't the life you want anymore — not because it's bad, not because you failed, but because you've changed? This…
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8 Questions to Sit With When Life Gets Loud
At the end of the Clarity season, we're examining eight questions to sit with when life gets loud. Sometimes the clarity you're looking for doesn't come from…
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The Discipline of Presence: How to Lead from Where You Actually Are
A quieter episode on the discipline of presence — what it costs to live mentally elsewhere, and what it looks like to actually be where you are. We've spent…
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You're Not Failing. You're in the Fog.
Clarity Season - Episode 6 of 8 Episode 76: You're Not Failing. You're in the Fog. There's a particular kind of leadership weight that doesn't get talked about…
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When Everyone Needs You: How to Lead from Priorities, Not Pressure
You started the day knowing what mattered. And then the texts came. And the emails. And the crisis that somehow became yours to solve. By the end of the day…
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The Authority That's Actually Yours
There is a specific kind of exhaustion that comes from leading outside your actual authority — and most of us have been there. You're pouring energy into…
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The Discipline of Subtraction: How to Lead With Clarity When You're Carrying Too Much
What if the clarity you've been searching for won't come from adding anything — it'll come from taking something away? In this episode of Entrusted to Lead…
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Naming What’s Actually Yours to Carry
EPISODE 72: NAMING WHAT’S ACTUALLY YOURS TO CARRY Clarity Season — Episode 2 of 8 This is Episode 2 of the Clarity Season. If you haven’t listened to Episode 1…
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Clarity Is Not Certainty—And Why That Changes Everything
If you're leading through decisions that matter—teams depending on you, deadlines stacking up, personal life competing for the same mental space—this episode…
Entrusted to Lead PodcastFrom Pressure to Purpose: 3 Questions That Clarify Your Leadership Legacy
Are you carrying the weight of leadership pressure? Wondering if your daily faithfulness is making a real difference? In this episode, Danita Cummins reveals…
Entrusted to Lead PodcastThe Cost of a Divided Mind: Finding Focus When Everything Wants Your Attention
You reach the end of the day tired, and still can't quite say what you got done. It's not that you weren't working — it's that your attention was pulled a…
Entrusted to Lead PodcastWhat Are Pajamas? How One Child's Question Built a Leadership Legacy with Genevieve Piturro
What happens when a simple question from a child completely upends your successful corporate career? Genevieve Peturro never expected her life to take a sudden…
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3 Questions to Redefine Success: From Striving to Surrender in Leadership
IAre you chasing a version of success that looks good on the outside but doesn't actually fulfill you? You can be doing all the things—building the business…
Entrusted to Lead PodcastBeyond Burnout: Rediscovering Purpose in Your Leadership Journey with Dr. Christie McMullen
Ever looked around your workplace and thought, "There must be a better way"? In this transformative conversation with Dr. Christie McMullen, we uncover how joy…
Entrusted to Lead PodcastThe Strength to Stay: Leading with Endurance When You Feel Like Quitting
Leadership can be quietly exhausting. You're doing all the right things—showing up, serving faithfully, leading with vision—yet still wondering if any of it…
Entrusted to Lead PodcastBreak the Grip of Fear: Overcoming Failure with Lana Sheppard
Fear of failure is one of the most silent yet powerful roadblocks to leadership growth—and for purpose-driven leaders, it can be especially limiting. In…
Entrusted to Lead PodcastOvercoming Fear: Breaking Free from Mindset Traps
Have you ever found yourself stuck in fear, overthinking decisions, or wrestling with the pressure to get everything right? In this deeply personal June solo…
Entrusted to Lead PodcastDesigning Your 90,000 Hours with Georgi Enthoven
What if your career could be both meaningful and successful—on your terms? In this insightful episode of Entrusted to Lead, Danita Cummins sits down with…
Entrusted to Lead PodcastThe Weight of Purpose: Finding the Courage to Change Direction
When was the last time you felt that unsettling disconnect between what you're doing and who you're becoming? That strange tension where everything looks right…
Entrusted to Lead PodcastLeading from the Inside Out: Values, Identity & the Power of Self-Awareness with Jack Cohen
What if the reason you feel stuck in your leadership has nothing to do with your title and everything to do with your values? In this thoughtful and vulnerable…
Entrusted to Lead PodcastGod Is Not Confused About Your Calling
In this heartfelt solo episode, Danita speaks directly to the overwhelmed leader who’s been questioning their calling. Maybe you’ve been wondering: Am I doing…
Entrusted to Lead PodcastFrom 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…
Entrusted to Lead PodcastTake the Guesswork Out of Growth with Bill Flynn
In today’s episode of Entrusted to Lead, I sit down with Bill Flynn, a leadership coach, author, and expert in business growth. Bill has worked with hundreds…
Entrusted to Lead PodcastEmbracing the Sabbath in a Digital World with Erick Vargas
How can we reclaim balance in a world consumed by screens? On this episode of the Entrusted to Lead podcast, I sit down with Christian entrepreneur Erick…
Entrusted to Lead PodcastVulnerability: A Leadership Strength Rooted in Faith
What if vulnerability was the key to stronger, faith-filled leadership? In this episode, Embracing Vulnerability: A Leadership Strength Rooted in Faith and…
Entrusted to Lead PodcastThe 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…
Entrusted to Lead PodcastEnvisioning a Faithful Leadership Path for 2025
In this episode of Entrusted to Lead, host Danita Cummins launches season three with a message of hope and purpose for faith-driven leaders. Grounded in…
Entrusted to Lead PodcastEmbracing Purpose and Passion in Leadership with Diane Allen
In this enlightening episode of "Unlock Your Peak Potential," host Danita Cummins welcomes the inspiring Diane Allen to explore the transformative synergy…
Entrusted to Lead PodcastA Season of Transformation: Akiva McClam on Faith, Leadership, and Theater
In this bonus episode of the Entrusted to Lead podcast, Danita sits down with Akiva McClam, playwright, CEO, and creative visionary behind the debut stage play…
Entrusted to Lead PodcastThe Science of Grateful Leadership: Why Authenticity Builds Trust and Transforms Teams
Gratitude, transparency, authenticity—we hear these terms constantly in leadership circles. But what does authentic gratitude actually look like in practice…
Entrusted to Lead PodcastFrom 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…
Entrusted to Lead PodcastEmotional Intelligence and the Art of Change with Ben Arendt
In this transformative episode of the Entrusted to Lead podcast, Danita engages in a profound discussion with Ben Arendt, founder of Depth Charge Consulting…
Entrusted to Lead PodcastBook Launch of Promise Over Purpose: A Path to a Peace-Filled Life
Episode Overview: In this special episode, Danita Cummins celebrates the official launch of her new book, Promise Over Purpose, sharing the transformative…
Entrusted to Lead PodcastEmpowering Small Businesses: Strategies for Success with Pepper Bethel
Pepper Bethel, VP of Business Development at TPI Group, joins us to ignite your entrepreneurial spirit with her fervent dedication to empowering small business…
Entrusted to Lead PodcastDiscovering Purpose and Resilience in Leadership
Introduction Welcome to the Entrusted to Lead podcast, where faith meets leadership. In today's episode, host Danita Cummins explores the profound journey of…
Entrusted to Lead PodcastPromise Over Purpose: How to Lead with Faith and Find Peace in God's Promises
In this episode of Entrusted to Lead, Danita Cummins introduces her new book, Promise Over Purpose: Unveiling the Path to a Peace-Filled Life. If you're…
Entrusted to Lead PodcastOvercoming Fear and Limiting Beliefs in Leadership with Julie Cober
In this episode of the Entrusted to Lead podcast, Danita Cummins sits down with Julie Cober, CEO and founder of Legacy Leadership Academy. Julie shares her…
Entrusted to Lead PodcastChristian Women and the Work of Leadership: A Conversation with Peggy Bodde
Welcome back to the *Entrusted to Lead* podcast! In today's episode, I am joined by my dear friend and mentor, Peggy Bodde, the founder of Sacred Work and…
Entrusted to Lead PodcastNavigating Change with Improv: A Conversation with Mary Lemmer
In this insightful episode, Danita Cummins is joined by Mary Lemmer, an entrepreneur and consultant specializing in intentionality-designed improv techniques…
Entrusted to Lead PodcastThe Path to Intentional Living with Cristina Slabic
In this episode of the Entrusted to Lead podcast, host Danita Cummins is joined by her friend and fellow author, Cristina Slabic. Cristina is an intentionality…
Entrusted to Lead PodcastYou Can't Pour From Empty: Why Caring for Yourself Is Part of Leading Well
Unlock the secrets to becoming a resilient and innovative leader by prioritizing your well-being. This episode promises to equip you with actionable strategies…
Entrusted to Lead PodcastTransform Your Relationships with Effective Listening with Stan Slovin
What if the key to transforming both your professional and personal relationships lies in a skill we often overlook? In this episode of the Entrusted to Lead…
Entrusted to Lead PodcastDoing Less, Better: Leading Without the Overwhelm
When everything feels urgent, the problem usually isn't effort — it's not having a clear system to hold it all. In this episode, Danita shares the handful of…
Entrusted to Lead PodcastA Calling Transformed: The Power of Gratitude in Mission Work with Hannah Fry
Embark with me, Danita Cummins, as we welcome the enlightening Hannah Fry to the Entrusted to Lead podcast. Hannah, an acclaimed author and speaker, opens up…
Entrusted to Lead PodcastUnleashing Potential with Leigh Burgess: A Tale of Bold Leadership
Have you ever wondered how to leap fearlessly into entrepreneurship and redefine your career at nearly 50? Leigh Burgess, the vibrant founder of Bold…
Entrusted to Lead PodcastBuilding 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…
Entrusted to Lead PodcastInnovating 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…
Entrusted to Lead PodcastEaster's Embrace: A Story of Triumph, Hope, and Sacrificial Love
As the dawn breaks on another Easter, my heart is heavy with the contemplation of what "He is risen" truly means for us, both in our collective faith and…
Entrusted to Lead PodcastEmpowering Mindset, Leadership and Thought Habit Mastery with Amy Kemp
Have you ever stopped to consider how your subconscious thought patterns might be steering your life and career? We're joined by Amy Kemp, certified Habit…
Entrusted to Lead PodcastHealing the Warrior Within: Eric Brew's Mission to Mend Hero's Hearts
Join the conversation with Eric Brew, as he shares hope for helping veterans and first responders. In our latest episode, Eric, the Georgia Director for…
Entrusted to Lead PodcastThe Tapestry of Hope in Unplanned Journeys
Listen in as I, Danita Cummins, bring forward a message of hope, love, and courage from my years at the Alpha Life Pregnancy Center in Raeford, North Carolina…