Beyond the Boardroom.

Dear Faith-Driven Leader,

Leadership doesn’t stop when you leave the boardroom (or the baseball field). The real impact of a leader is seen in how we inspire and serve others.

As promised, we're launching a new summary newsletter, Beyond the Boardroom, designed to help leaders who want to make a lasting impact by leading with faith, wisdom, and confidence. This month’s edition is all about leading with faith in everyday moments—how to bring clarity, purpose, and impact to your team, community, and organization.

As we step into this new season of leadership, remember that true impact happens beyond the boardroom—in the way we cast vision, nurture our teams, and stay anchored in God’s promises.

Leadership isn’t just about strategies; it’s about faith, resilience, and intentional action. Whether you’re refining your vision, setting faith-driven goals, or navigating challenges, know that you are entrusted to lead with purpose. Keep showing up, keep seeking clarity, and keep trusting that He who promised is faithful (Hebrews 10:23).

Verse of the Month

Hebrews 10:23: Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful.

Reflection Question: In times of uncertainty, how are you holding onto God’s promises and leading with faith instead of fear?

Catch up on the E2L Podcasts!

This month on Entrusted to Lead, we explored what it takes to lead with clarity, vision, and adaptability in 2025. In two powerful episodes, Dr. Torben Norby and I provided faith-centered insights and leadership strategies to help you (1) align your goals with God's promises and (2) navigate complex organizational challenges.

Listen to the January Episodes

1. ​Aligning Vision with Faith: Season 3 begins with my heartfelt message of hope and purpose for faith-driven leaders. Grounded in Hebrews 10:23, this episode explores four actionable steps to align your leadership vision with God's promises and lead with clarity in 2025!

2. Navigating Leadership Contexts with Dr. Torben Norby: In this episode of Leadership in Context, Danita Cummins sits down with Dr. Torben Norby, CEO of People and Performance and author of The Contextual Leader. Dr. Norby introduces his Leadership Contextual Framework, a groundbreaking approach to tailoring leadership styles to various organizational contexts. He also shares insights into navigating periods of growth and transformation, such as mergers and acquisitions.

Did you see our January blog posts?

The Role of Faith in Strategic Leadership Faith and strategy go hand-in-hand for resilient leadership. Learn how faith-driven leaders can build more substantial organizations by anchoring their decisions in biblical principles and fostering trust within your teams! ​ Read the article

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How to Create a Leadership Mission Statement Your mission statement is the foundation of your leadership. It aligns your values with your vision, providing clarity and direction for you and your team. ​ Read the article

Listen to My Conversations With Friends

This month, I had the privilege of joining several incredible podcasts, where I shared insights on faith, purpose, and resilience and my new book. Each conversation offered practical wisdom and encouragement for faith-driven leaders navigating personal and professional challenges.

• ​That's Just What I Needed with Donna Jones: I sat down with Donna Jones to discuss my book, Promise Over Purpose, and how God’s promises provide clarity, peace, and direction in our lives. We explored how to live in alignment with faith instead of fear and why trusting in God’s plan brings true fulfillment.

• ​The Bitter and the Sweet with Kayla Cook: In this heartfelt episode, I joined Kayla Cook to tackle one of life’s biggest questions: What is my purpose, and how do I find it? We unpacked the faith-driven approach to discovering and walking in purpose, even in difficult seasons.

• ​The Pockets of Knowledge Podcast with Desiree Stanley: My conversation with Desiree Stanley was all about resilience, adaptability, and seeing challenges as opportunities for growth. I shared strategies for navigating uncertainty with confidence and the importance of faith in leadership.

• ​Authentic Achievements Podcast with Kim-Adele Randall: In this engaging conversation, I joined Authentic Achievements to discuss what it means to lead with authenticity, faith, and purpose. She shared personal stories of leadership, aligning faith with strategy, and how to inspire others to achieve their highest potential.

Leadership Resources

Many leaders struggle to bridge the gap between vision and execution. This month, I’m sharing free resources to help bring clarity and alignment to your leadership beyond the boardroom.

Recommended Tools:

• SWOT Analysis: Assess strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. Learn more.
• SMART Goals Framework: Set Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound goals. Learn more.
• Predictable Success Model: Discover leadership styles like Visionary, Operator, Processor, and Synergist. Learn more.

Books for Faith-Driven Leaders:

• ​Promise Over Purpose by Danita Cummins
• ​Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek
• ​The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren
• ​Leading Change by John Kotter
• ​The Servant by James Hunter​
• ​The One Minute Manager by Ken Blanchard​
• ​Developing the Leader Within You by John Maxwell​

I’d love to hear how these insights are helping you on your leadership journey! If you have a question or challenge, let me know! We can discuss it on the podcast or I'll add resources throughout the year to help you navigate it!

Reply and share your thoughts, or let’s connect on social media. In February we'll be diving into the topic of vulnerability, so stay tuned!

Here’s to a year of purpose, growth, and faith-driven leadership!

All my love,

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