Category: communication
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Dynamic Leaders Are Often Misunderstood
Dynamic Leadership Series Part 8 (Read the first post here) Have you ever felt misunderstood as a leader? Welcome to the club. Especially in senior roles, misunderstanding isn’t the exception; it’s the norm. Leadership often places you in rooms where the full picture can’t be shared, where decisions carry unseen context, and where your motives…
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Leading with Peace in a Pressured World
Dynamic Leadership Series Part 7 We live in an anxious world—one that rewards speed, certainty, and constant reaction. Every headline, meeting, and message seems to demand an instant response. But one of the most underrated leadership superpowers is the ability to stay—to remain calm, kind, and intentional when everything around you feels unsettled. Staying doesn’t…
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Adaptive Challenges Require Adaptive Prayers
Adaptive challenges don’t yield to more of what we already know. They call for new wisdom, new skills, and fresh perspectives — and for prayers that shape us as much as they ask God to shift our circumstances. Below is a short, practical rhythm you can use when you’re stuck in complexity. Use it alone,…
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From Darkness to Light
Why Discussing Hard History Matters Recently, I had the opportunity to speak about the story of Pruitt-Igoe in St. Louis; a housing project once seen as a symbol of hope, but ultimately a tragic example of racial discrimination, economic neglect, and broken promises. The story of Pruitt-Igoe isn’t just local history; it reflects a much…
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I am Not the “Black Friend”
It’s a complicated thing to help friends work through and discuss issues of race. This can be especially true for Black people. Some days, it feels like a sacred calling. I know from experience the feeling of being in a board room or planning meeting and someone turns to me saying, “well Herman, you’re Black.…
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Politics, Religion, and…
“A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.“ Proverbs 15:1-2 ESV In a recent experience teaching on how to engage and discuss politics at my church, I’ve seen firsthand how difficult—and rewarding—these conversations can be. While the topics are complex, I’ve also discovered three essential qualities that make discussing them much easier:…
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Talking With Children About Racism
I recently had the opportunity to speak with a group of middle schoolers about the history of race in America, its implications today, and the power of words. Grounding our discussion in Proverbs 18:21—”The tongue has the power of life and death”—we explored how language shapes our world and relationships. Conversations like these matter because…
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Why I’m Teaching A Politics Class at Church
Politics and church don’t always mix well—or at least that’s what we’re often told. But at our intentionally multiethnic church, we believe engaging political issues can actually strengthen our unity rather than threaten it. That’s why I’m leading a class on politics, not to divide, but to bring us together. When another pastor asked me…
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Do You Have a Deep Inner Life?
Dynamic Leadership Series Part 1 The story of Joseph, the son of Jacob from Genesis, is a powerful example of dynamic and transformative leadership from the inside out. This is a fascinating story of resilience, forgiveness, and faith. Joseph was his father’s favorite, which invited his brothers’ disdain. This set off a chain of events…
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New Orleans Attack: Responding with Empathy and Action
“The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.” -Coretta Scott King A heartbreaking tragedy took place early on New Year’s Day 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. In what’s being called an act of terrorism, a man rammed his truck through crowds on Bourbon Street, sadly killing 10…
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