Speaking That Inspires. Conversations That Equip.

With more than two decades of leadership experience, Santes and the Leading Together team help audiences think differently, lead more effectively, and work together with greater purpose.

Leading Together delivers engaging presentations that challenge perspectives, encourage meaningful conversations, and provide practical tools leaders can apply long after the event concludes. No matter the audience, our team will empower and equip your team at your leadership conference, staff retreat, community event, or professional development gathering.

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I have watched Santes grow in influence, knowledge and skill as a leader and an effective communicator for over a decade. He has a gift for connecting with audiences both large and small in a way that provokes lasting transformation

Kyle Ray, Lead Pastor of Sent Church

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  • Thought-provoking TEDTalk style messages that inspire audiences while providing practical leadership insights they can immediately apply.

  • General sessions and breakout experiences customized around your conference theme and audience.

  • Interactive learning experiences for organizations, schools, nonprofits, and businesses focused on practical leadership and organizational growth.

    These activities, resources, and teachings encourage reflection, strengthen relationships, and help leadership teams move forward with greater clarity.

  • Meaningful dialogue around leadership, organizational health, cultural intelligence, community building, and navigating complex issues with wisdom and respect.

“Rev. Santes is an anointed and gifted communicator. He is authentic, intentional and relatable, which quickly builds trust with his audience. He is a speaker our community asks to have back regularly.“

Jeannie Banter, Associate Dean of Student Spiritual Life and University Chaplain at Asbury University

Popular Topics

  • Building Healthy Organizational Cultures

    Strong organizations are built intentionally. This session explores the habits, leadership practices, and organizational behaviors that create healthy cultures where trust grows, communication improves, and people remain engaged in a shared mission. Drawing from principles of organizational health and years of leadership experience, participants leave with practical strategies they can begin applying immediately.

    Ideal for: Executive teams, nonprofits, churches, businesses, schools, and community organizations.

  • Leading Across Generations

    Today's organizations often bring together four or five generations of leaders, employees, volunteers, and customers. Rather than viewing generational differences as obstacles, this session helps leaders understand how every generation contributes unique strengths while learning practical ways to improve collaboration, communication, mentorship, and succession planning.

    Ideal for: Leadership teams, HR professionals, ministry leaders, educators, and volunteer organizations.

  • Cultural Intelligence: Building Trust Across Differences

    Healthy organizations don't ignore differences—they learn how to navigate them with wisdom, humility, and purpose. Drawing from the Cultural Intelligence (CQ®) framework developed by Dr. David Livermore, this session equips leaders with practical tools for strengthening communication, building trust, and leading effectively across cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives.

    Participants learn how Cultural Intelligence can improve leadership effectiveness, strengthen workplace culture, and help organizations better serve increasingly diverse teams and communities.

  • Organizational Health: Leadership From the Inside Out

    Every organization has systems, strategies, and goals—but lasting success begins with healthy leadership. Inspired by many of the organizational health principles popularized by Patrick Lencioni and shaped by decades of executive coaching and organizational consulting, this presentation helps leaders evaluate communication, trust, accountability, team alignment, and organizational clarity.

    Rather than focusing solely on performance, participants discover how healthy leadership creates healthier organizations.

  • Building Bridges in a Divided World

    One of Santes' most requested presentations explores what it means to become bridge builders within organizations and communities. Drawing from years of experience in leadership, community engagement, and multiethnic ministry, this session provides practical tools for fostering understanding, strengthening relationships, and cultivating environments where people can work together across differences without compromising shared purpose.

    This presentation is especially valuable for organizations navigating cultural change, community engagement, or organizational growth.

  • Developing the Next Generation

    Healthy organizations don't simply fill leadership positions—they intentionally develop future leaders. This session explores practical strategies for identifying emerging leaders, creating mentoring cultures, and building sustainable leadership pipelines that prepare organizations for the future.

    Drawing from Santes' work with students, young adults, denominational leadership, and leadership development initiatives, participants gain practical ideas for cultivating leadership at every level of an organization.

  • Leadership That Moves People Forward

    Leadership is more than managing people or accomplishing goals. It's about helping people move toward a shared vision together. This keynote combines storytelling, practical leadership principles, and organizational insight to encourage leaders to communicate with clarity, cultivate trust, and lead with courage through seasons of growth and change.

    This presentation is easily adapted for conferences, leadership summits, annual meetings, and executive gatherings.

  • Other Topics

    • Executive Leadership & Decision-Making

    • Strategic Planning & Vision Alignment

    • Team Communication & Collaboration

    • Conflict Resolution & Healthy Conversations

    • Emotional Intelligence in Leadership

    • Community Engagement & Partnership

    • Change Management

    • Board Development

    • Volunteer Leadership

    • Mission, Vision & Organizational Alignment

Let's Create Something Meaningful Together

Whether you're gathering twenty leaders around a conference table or welcoming thousands to a conference stage, every audience deserves an experience that is thoughtful, practical, and memorable.

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