The Sensational Leader: A Story of Growth: Providing a Simple Path to Becoming a Leader Worth Following (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781982228811)

Duane Cummings lives life with a single purpose, "To Serve Others." He is the former CEO of Leadercast, a Co-Founder of The Speakers Guild of America, and the current CEO of The Sensational Group. Duane is a trusted advisor, coach, and mentor to leaders around the world regarding professional and personal development. In addition, he is a highly sought speaker who regularly addresses audiences on a range of topics that include leadership, communication, sales, and finding your purpose. Duane learned the importance of teamwork and honed his leadership skills early in life, by serving in the U.S. Army and then by winning championships as a professional soccer player and coach. In recognition of his achievements, Duane was inducted into the St. Gregory's University Hall of Fame. After retiring from athletics, he successfully transferred to the business world where he held several sales management positions, before stepping out to build and then sell The Duke & Dutchess Company...his start-up wholesale clothing company, which he scaled and sold. Over the last fifteen years, Duane has become partners in, or owner of several companies in a variety of industries, and has been involved in numerous unique projects such as: The COO and an equity partner during the preparation and sale of Erick Flowback Services, LLC (Oil & Gas Service Providers) facilitating a "facelift" for the entire athletic department at Strathmore University in Nairobi, Kenya...and most recently worked with community leaders in South Texas to develop a "Life Academy." In addition, Duane spends a great deal of time mentoring and also serves the needs of several non profit organizations. Duane and his wife Kim have two sons, Christopher and Matthew and have celebrated the arrival of their second grandchild (Riley Elizabeth) born to Matthew and Erin Cummings.