David Cunningham has spent over 35 years as a transformational leader, coach, and educator, working with hundreds of thousands of individuals worldwide. He draws from his personal experiences and lifelong commitment to love and consciousness to inspire others to live with purpose, grace, and love. His teachings have helped countless people awaken to their highest selves and realize the power of love in everyday life.
Key Takeaways:
✅ Leadership isn’t about being right—it’s about being connected.
✅ Love is the most powerful leadership tool we have.
✅ Patience and presence create deeper relationships, even in difficult moments.
✅ A powerful stand is more effective than a righteous argument.
✅ Your ‘love footprint’ matters—what are you leaving behind in every interaction?
Quotable Moments:
🗣️ “We love our lives when we love who we’re being—not what we have.” — David Cunningham
🗣️ “Insightful vulnerability establishes emotional credibility.” — John Bates
🗣️ “Righteousness breeds argument. The more right I am, the more people will resist.” — David Cunningham
🗣️ “What if we infused our capitals, our workplaces, and our communities with love?” — David Cunningham
Resources Mentioned:
📖 Your Love Does Matter by David Cunningham – Coming February 2025!
🎁 Free training & book excerpt: yourlovedoesmatter.com/gift
🌍 Join the Love Matters Collaboration: yourlovedoesmatter.com
🏛️ Support Love Goes to the Capitol: yourlovedoesmatter.com
🔗 Connect with David Cunningham on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-w-cunningham/
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💡 Connect with John Bates: executivespeakingsuccess.com | https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnbates/
Let’s put it all on love and watch the ripple effect change the world. ❤️
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John Bates provides 1:1 Executive Communications Coaching, both in-person and online. He also gets 92+ Net Promoter Scores for his large and small group leadership development trainings at organizations like Johnson & Johnson, NASA, Google, Intuit, Boston Scientific, and many more. Find more at https://executivespeakingsuccess.com.
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