Tag: Jesus
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The God Who Guides
Do you feel called to do something great, but also feel like you’re stuck right now? David understood this posture well. Psalm 32 reminds us that before guidance came humility. After David stopped trying to hide from God, God responded with a promise in verse 8: “I will instruct you and teach you in the…
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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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Why We Recognize Black Excellence
“Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” -Romans 12:21 On a recent trip to Atlanta I spent some time in the suburb of College Park. After a good southern meal of chicken and waffles, I decided to take a walk. While strolling down Main Street, I came across several murals that…
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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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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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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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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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