Tag: dei
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Why Christians Must Call Out Racism
The recent social-media post from President Trump that depicted former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama as apes rightly drew widespread outrage; and Christians should be among those raising their voices. What was shared was not just political theater but imagery grounded in a painful and explicit history of racial dehumanization in the United States.…
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Leading Cultural Conversations in Uncertainty
In seasons of cultural uncertainty, leadership is revealed as much by character as by competence. Recent events involving ICE activity and community response in Minnesota have once again surfaced deep fear, anger, and disagreement across workplaces, churches, and teams. While these moments are complex, leaders cannot afford silence—or overreaction. Effective leadership in uncertain cultural climates…
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The True Solution
Good leaders understand the need to walk with others in handling their emotions. The best supervisors know how to intuit the feelings of others so they can respond with the right level of care and concern. Impactful leaders are skilled in offering a listening ear, helping others clarify their thoughts, and providing sound counsel or…
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Cohort Learning as Discipleship
Good experiences are better when they are shared with others. This is what the Legacy Leadership Cohort (LLC) is all about. The LLC, coordinated by Kathairo and Restore St. Louis, is a leadership development experience for a small group of African-American leaders. It is focused on faith, cultural awareness, and applying the best practices of…
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Caring for Someone When Feelings Take the Lead
Hey, STOP! This is how I respond to my son playing his “game” of walking around with his eyes covered. He sees it as harmless and fun because of his youthfulness. I have a wider perspective. I see potential for great harm if he is not careful. As his eyes are covered, I can see…
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Slowing Down to Speed Up: The Power of a Retreat
The picture above describes the culture of most interactions today; everyone’s vying to prove their point. Opinions are strong, knowledge is shallow, and emotions are strong Everyone feels this, but those that engage in relational work feel it more intensely. From management, to nonprofit work, education, or ministry; work that is heavily relational has a…
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What Is Black Leadership Development?
At Kathairo, we define Black leadership development as the intentional process of identifying, investing in, and empowering Black leaders to grow in their God-given capacity to lead; with cultural clarity, Gospel conviction, and community connection. It’s not a trend. It’s discipleship. Black leadership development matters because it reflects the fullness of the Body of Christ.…
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Running Without Fear: Longing for a World Made New
Recently, my family enjoyed a vacation in Navarre, Florida. One morning, as I jogged taking in the beautiful homes, swaying palm trees, warm sun, and gentle breeze, a sudden thought struck me: Will I be the next hashtag? I had just passed a newly constructed home, and my mind went to names and stories we’ve…
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Leadership is Exploration
At my core, I am an explorer. I deeply enjoy trying new things, meeting new people, and exploring new places. It’s how God made me. Recently I was blessed to take a vacation to Colorado Springs to relax and enjoy some hiking in the mountains. I visited a very popular area called the Garden of…
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Culture Flows from the Top
Many ministries and nonprofits recognize the need for greater ethnic diversity and attempt to address it by hiring more diverse staff. While well-intentioned, this approach often falls short because it skips a critical step: addressing culture at the leadership level. I once consulted for an organization that expressed a strong desire to become more ethnically…
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