DHS Leadership hosted a management team building event yesterday, and we were honored to welcome our guest speaker, and newly published author of Lead With Trust…
A true SME in Human Resources, he’s been impressively making a strong impact right here in the Central Valley. With our theme of Mastering Difficult Conversations, he laid the cornerstone by emphasizing trust as the foundation for effective leadership. He helped sharpen the real skills managers need – not just what to say, but how to lead with credibility, clarity, and confidence. The conversation he sparked was thoughtful, energizing, and exactly what leaders need.
And while he can certainly dabble in stand-up comedy — his timing and delivery had the room laughing — he shouldn’t quit his day job. He is exceptional at what he does. The way he connects leadership, trust, and real-world application is both engaging and impactful.
Thank you, Bart Spence, for sharing your expertise, your humor, and your new book with all of us. Lead With Trust isn’t just the title of his book, it’s clearly how he shows up!

