Bridging Faith & Leadership: Insights from Dave Gibbons on Purpose, Identity, & Authentic Leadership (Season 2 Epi 34)

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Join us for an inspiring conversation with Dave Gibbons, leadership coach, author, and founder of X, a global network for purpose-driven leaders. As lead pastor of Newsong Church in Santa Ana, California, Dave offers profound wisdom that bridges faith, cultural understanding, and modern leadership. His journey, shaped by his Korean-American heritage and chronicled in The Shape of My Eyes, delves into race, identity, and self-discovery. Dive into Dave's insights on leadership that challenges norms, fosters authenticity, and creates powerful community connections.

About Guest
Dave Gibbons is a dynamic leadership coach, advisor, speaker, and author who serves as the lead pastor of Newsong Church in Santa Ana, California. He is the founder of X, a global network of leaders dedicated to helping people uncover their purpose and meaning in life. As a corporate advisor and pastor, Dave has been influential in guiding leaders and organizations across diverse sectors, offering wisdom rooted in faith, cultural understanding, and personal growth.

His work bridges the gap between faith and the modern complexities of leadership. Dave's insights are shaped by his experiences growing up between cultures as the son of a Korean mother and an American father, and his personal journey is chronicled in his memoir, The Shape of My Eyes: A Memoir of Race, Faith, and Finding Myself. This latest work explores identity, race, and faith, drawing from his unique perspective navigating different worlds.

Additionally, Dave has authored other books like Xealots: Defying the Gravity of Normality and The Monkey and the Fish: Liquid Leadership for a Third-Culture Church, further establishing himself as a thought leader in leadership and cultural transformation. Through his teachings, Dave Gibbons continues to inspire leaders to challenge norms, embrace authenticity, and cultivate deeper connections within their communities.

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