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In this insightful conversation, host Mark sits down with Dave to discuss his extensive leadership journey spanning pastoral ministry, private education, and business coaching.

Dave elaborates on the challenges and strategies involved in leading volunteers in nonprofit settings, emphasizing the importance of vision, communication, and relationship building.

He also shares his experiences transforming small businesses by aligning roles with individual strengths and discusses the value of clear expectations, timely feedback, and structured accountability in effective leadership.

The discussion extends to the intricacies of succession planning and the role of coaching in providing much-needed external perspectives for business and nonprofit leaders.

Dave provides real-life examples of how restructuring roles and developing complementary dream teams can significantly enhance organizational success. The conversation wraps up with a focus on continuous learning and the significance of personal and professional growth for leaders.

00:00 Introduction and Welcoming Dave

00:13 Dave's Leadership Journey

01:47 Challenges of Leading Volunteers

03:47 Effective Communication Strategies

07:08 Transition to School Leadership

08:40 Leadership Styles and Influence

11:49 Developing Future Leaders

13:44 Addressing Leadership Discouragement

15:04 Aligning Roles with Strengths

18:38 The Value of Coaching

22:01 Delegation and Leadership Growth

23:12 Valuation and Selling Your Business

24:05 Coaching Leaders for Business Value

26:16 Succession Planning and Leadership Development

29:29 Characteristics of Great Leaders

31:30 Developing and Retaining Talent

34:16 Personal Development and Learning

40:41 Connecting with Dave and His Services

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🔎 About LeaderNotes

LeaderNotes is a quick-hit companion to each episode of The Learning to Lead Show. In just 5–10 minutes, Mark Cundiff recaps the top leadership insights, frameworks, and action steps from each interview, designed for busy, growth-minded leaders who want to review and apply the episode’s biggest takeaways on the go.

It’s like the highlight reel + playbook—all in one.

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