How to Make Lasting Change in Your Community with Author Sharon Eubank - Episode 336
Mar 10, 2026
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On this episode of Dominate Your Day, I had the privilege of sitting down with Sharon Eubank to talk about her new book, Doing Small Things with Great Love, and the powerful lessons she’s learned from nearly three decades of global humanitarian work. Sharon emphasizes that real help is always an exchange—grounded in respect, dignity, and listening—rather than assuming we know what’s best for others.
We also discuss the leadership principles behind her work, especially the belief that we are most powerful where we live. Sharon explains how lasting change happens within trusted networks—teams, neighborhoods, and organizations that hold one another accountable and unite around a shared purpose. She reflects on how service and purpose-driven teamwork can counter polarization and digital isolation, strengthen communities, and even improve mental health. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to make a positive impact within their community.
Top 3 Takeaways:
- Small acts matter more than we think. Real impact doesn’t have to be big or global—it’s about giving the right help at the right time in the right way. Even simple acts, done with empathy, can restore dignity and humanity.
- We are most powerful where we live. Lasting change happens in our own communities, where we understand the culture, speak the language, and have long-term relationships. Don’t underestimate the influence you have right where you are.
- Great leadership empowers, it doesn’t dictate. Instead of solving problems for people, strong leaders help others build confidence to find their own solutions—creating purpose-driven, trusted teams that make meaningful impact together.
Episode Minutes:
- Minute 10:00 - Prioritizing where you are most powerful - your community
- Minute 11:00 - The importance of trusting and empowering those around you in leadership
- Minute 13:00 - Lessons from humanitarian work applicable to purpose-driven teams
- Minute 16:00 - Reflections on human nature, polarization, and community connection
Links + Resources from This Episode:
- Get a copy of Sharon’s book, Doing Small Things with Great Love
- Take the free 3-minute Authentic Imprint™ Assessment
- Get a copy of Dana’s book, The Internal Revolution: Lead Authentically and Build Your Personal Brand from Within
- Learn more about The Strengths Journal
About Sharon Eubank
Sharon Eubank is the Global Humanitarian Director for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Since 1985, the organization has donated billions of dollars in assistance and millions of volunteer hours in 191 countries.
Sharon often speaks in global settings, including the G-20 Interfaith Forum, Chatham House, and United Nations conferences on sustainable development. Her topics include early nutrition and literacy as the foundation of all other humanitarian interventions, the necessary power of interfaith networks, and volunteerism as an instrument of peace. Her commitment includes deep respect for people of many other faiths.
Her hobbies include trying out homemade pie recipes, Wordle, and anything related to NASA’s James Webb telescope. Doing Small Things with Great Love is Sharon’s first book.
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