Transform Your Leadership with Faith-Based Strategies
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Faith-Driven Leadership
Explore our latest articles that delve into effective leadership strategies grounded in faith.
Leadership is a lifetime of Lessons.
Dr. Robert Clinton
lead with integrity, inspire your team, and create a thriving business aligned with your values.
I work with faith-driven leaders—CEOs, pastors, nonprofit directors, and business professionals—who are navigating the complexities of leadership while striving to stay true to their values. Whether you’re building a cohesive team, managing organizational growth, or seeking clarity in your purpose, I’m here to guide you.
Without Him, I Am Nothing.
In the quiet moments of Easter morning, we are reminded of a truth that carries us as leaders: without Christ, we are nothing. In this deeply personal Easter reflection, Danita Cummins shares how the resurrection of Jesus reshapes how we lead, love, and serve—especially when life feels broken. If you’ve ever questioned your strength or your purpose, this message is for you.
Why Your Values Matter More Than Your Title
"Be still and know that I am God." - Psalms 46:10 (ESV) When you hear the word "leadership," what comes to mind? For many of us, it's the...
Wisdom in Leadership—Balancing Decision-Making and Delegation
We explore wisdom in leadership in this article. We also breakdown how leadership requires a balance of wisdom, delegation, and faith....
Leading with Influence: How to Steward Your Leadership Well
Leading with influence can be challenging to say the least. Influence is not something that is automatic. It takes time to earn influence...
Empowered Leadership: Trusting Others and Relying on God’s Wisdom
Empowered leadership thrives on trust, support and faith. Leadership isn’t about doing everything yourself—it’s about empowering others...
Take the Guesswork Out of Growth
This blog post is focused on Season 3, Episode 57 of the Entrusted to Lead Podcast....
Practical Steps to Develop Emotional Intelligence for Faith-Driven Leaders
This post, "Practical Steps to Develop Emotional Intelligence for Faith-Driven Leaders," relates to...
Balancing Faith and Technology
Balancing Faith and Technology: Embracing the Sabbath in a Digital World with Erick VargasSeason 3, Episode 56 of Entrusted to LeadListen...
Leading with Love: The Power of Emotional Intelligence in Faith-Driven Leadership
In this blog we'll explore the power of emotional intelligence in faith-driven leadership. Before we delve into this topic, see the bible...
Leadership Strength: Embracing Vulnerability Through Faith and God’s Promises
Season 3, Episode 55 of Entrusted to Lead Leading with Heart: Embracing Vulnerability and Divine Strength in Leadership Leadership...
How to Create a Leadership Mission Statement
Creating a leadership mission statement is foundational for any faith-driven leader who seeks to inspire, guide, and make a lasting...
Unlocking the Power of Contextual Leadership
Season 3, Episode 54 of Entrusted to Lead https://open.spotify.com/episode/4h1fwg6MBsIXUDf14v2s5J?si=oz4EHazoRzyL-FjEDzD3vA Insights from...
The Role of Faith in Strategic Leadership
Faith provides an unshakable foundation for leadership, especially in strategic roles. Leaders are often called to navigate complex...
Unlock Your Potential: Leadership and the Power of Flow
Unlock your potential by practicing the tips shared in this latest post and episode. Guest Diane...
Leadership and Gratitude: Building Impactful Relationships
The Transformative Power of Leadership and Gratitude Gratitude is often seen as a feel-good emotion, something we express during holidays...
From Minister to Mentor: A Personal Growth Journey
Personal growth takes center stage in our latest podcast episode, "From Minister to Mentor: Dave Lutes's Journey in Transformative...
Unveiling the Heart of Empowerment and Gratitude with Hannah Fry
Our recent podcast episode, "A Calling Transformed: Hannah Fry on the Power of Gratitude in Mission Work" welcomed the effervescent Hannah...
Unleashing Potential with Leigh Burgess: A Tale of Bold Leadership
https://open.spotify.com/episode/7uHchErh4J2l2A6S4paJkL In the latest episode of our podcast, we delve into a journey that is as inspiring...
Nurturing Trust: Five Ways to Build Trust in Your Organization
Trust is the cornerstone of every organization. It’s rooted in one person’s expectations of and vulnerability to the actions of another. Without it, the foundation of any team, business, or organization will falter.
Unwavering Love: Finding Hope in the Dark Moments of Life
Faith, like fear or freedom, is hard to describe. Sometimes, it’s impossible to understand the depth or magnitude of its might. But then, we get a small glimpse of the sunrise and are reminded that He is Risen and that we are not alone.
Emotional Intelligence: The Heartbeat of Effective Leadership
Delve into the importance of emotional intelligence (EQ) in leadership, starting with self-awareness.
Faith in Leadership: Guiding with Values-Driven Conviction
In a world shaped by the relentless pursuit of profit, power, and politics, the role of faith often falls to the sidelines of professional...
7 Ways to Cultivate a Resilient Mindset
In the fast-paced world we live in, developing a resilient mindset is not just a luxury but a necessity. Whether you're navigating the...
4 Essential Elements for Leadership Excellence
Achieving leadership excellence demands continuous growth and refinement. As a leader, your role extends beyond mere authority, requiring...
What You Should Know About Fixed and Growth Mindsets
Imagine the following scenario: You’ve been working tirelessly on a business idea, putting in the work every day. But at the last...
7 Steps to Create a Personal Development Plan
When we decide to act to better ourselves, we become all-rounded. As a result, you learn more, improve, or gain new skills that apply...
Everything You Need to Know About Coaching
Things change. We grow, evolve, and find ourselves asking for new opportunities as the seasons of our lives change. But often, people...
46 Business Leadership Quotes from Inspirational Leaders
As a business leader, CEO, Entrepreneur, Small Business Owner, or Non-Profit leader, a significant part of your day-to-day role requires...
Redefining the Pursuit of Purpose
What is my purpose? It's an age-old question with answers as fluid as the wind. Purpose is such an elusive creature. It...
How to Enter a Season of Preparation
“I don’t want to quit,” declared my blue-eyed daughter. Frustrated, she sat at our kitchen table. This ambitious 16-year-old had her first...
A Tribute to Heroes and Legends
I stood at the podium on a make-shift stage and looked out across the sea of Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines. Lines crept across...
Leadership By Divine Design
The average human spends 79 years or 28,835 days on Earth. That’s an average of 692,040 hours of life. When we ask, “How long does God...
How God Turns Pain Into Healing
Have you ever tried to build a sandcastle? Throughout my life and worldly travels, I've touched many grains of sand. I built castles on...
To the Future Writer: 5 Ways Blogging Changed My Life
It's been 2 years since I launched my first blog into the landscape of the internet. That first article carried much insecurity and fear....
For the Next Generation: Remember Our 9/11 Story
"A plane hit the World Trade Center," the Airman exclaimed as I walked into the operations center. I watched...
How to Make Margin in Difficult Times
Lisa was my "tribe mom"; a term of endearment for a mom who shared my life, in good times and bad. She stood beside me, day after day,...
To My Mom
May 9, 2021|Best Life, Blog Mom, Thank you for being the one who always loved me, despite my faults and failures. Thank you for always...
A Clean Heart
I desire a heart that does not cling to things like past hurts, guilt, shame, or regret. I yearn for a heart that seeks peace, wisdom, and...
7 Questions to Help Build Your Best Life
"I don’t want to do it anymore,” I said, looking across the table at my friend. She's the kind of friend you find once or twice in your...
How to Knit Together a Fabric of Faith
Faith is a funny thing. It’s often wrapped in layers of confusion and doubt. Faith beacons us. Drawing us toward a better...
13 Steps to Help You Find Peace and Purpose With God
I'm a recovering addict; not of drugs or gambling, but of multitasking. For years I thought I thrived. I didn’t wake up one...
A Guide to Navigating Life Storms
I live in the Uwharrie National Forest, tucked inside the North Carolina Piedmont. Our backyard is a cascading forest that connects to a...
God Sees You Under the Fig Tree
I live on the edge of the Uwharrie National Forest, surrounded by longleaf and loblolly pine trees. They tower amid the endless blue sky....
5 Ways to Discover Your Hidden Heart
Sometimes we dream of changing the world. Images of being a doctor or an international spy fill our thoughts like a runaway train....
What Can Social Media Teach You about Dealing With Anger?
5 years ago I posted a sunset photo on social media. It was my attempt to share a bit of beauty and peace with the world. But...
Are We Too Old For Cartwheels?
Last summer I attended a leadership course for work. I work for the U.S. Army and I spent 4 weeks at Ft. Leavenworth,...
Getting To Know God While You’re Waiting
A few months ago, I started a Bible devotion with a few friends because one of our dearest friends was given a severe cancer diagnosis...
Are You An Inspirational Leader?
"Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow has not yet come. We have only today. Let us begin." Mother Theresa Recently I examined the "Nature of...
Do You Grow Where You’re Planted?
My husband and I met in the U.S. Air Force, working at a radio station in Maryland. During our tenure the station grew into a global...
Are you finding joy in the journey?
Do you ever find yourself lost in a sea of despair, wondering where exactly you're supposed to go? Are you seemingly all alone and without...
Where did you find God?
Dates are funny things. Through them we track progress and loss. We use them to remember significant events. As I grow,...
Our Grand Adventure Awaits!
I grew up in the oilfields of Oklahoma, where the wind goes sweeping down the plains. In the summer, the wind is like an oven blowing...
Faith-Driven Leadership Starts From Within
Discover how faith-driven leadership begins with self-awareness and core values. Learn why clarifying your identity and emotional intelligence empowers you to lead with peace, purpose, and alignment.
Book Recommendations
Check out this list of my favorite resources to help you grow in the areas of leadership and faith.