Tag: leadership
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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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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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Cultivating Connection: Three Keys to Effective Leadership

Dynamic Leadership Series Pt. 5 A Reflection on John 15 and the Inner Life of a Leader In John 15, Jesus invites His followers into something far deeper than religious activity or leadership performance. “Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither…
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A Prayer for Confidence through Trials

Dynamic Leadership Series Part 3 In this series we have been examining the life of Joseph in the book of Genesis. Through years of abuse, mistreatment, and loneliness he held firm to his beliefs and displayed a radical sense of optimism. How? Joseph’s faith was in the power of God. All leaders go through trials.…
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Resilient Joy: Leading Like Joseph

Dynamic Leadership Series Part 2 Resilience is the mark of great leaders. Joseph, the biblical figure who journeyed from favored son to forgotten prisoner and, ultimately, to Pharaoh’s right hand, embodies this trait. But what made Joseph’s resilience extraordinary was his unshakable joy—a deep-seated confidence in God’s purpose despite betrayal, hardship, and waiting. Leaders today…
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3 Reasons Why Minority Mentoring Matters

“If I can do it, then so can you!” This is a common phrase I repeat when speaking to youth groups and new professionals. My college experience along my with first positions as a nascent professional were daunting and overwhelming. Not because I lacked capability, but because I didn’t have a mentor. I didn’t have…
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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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Mastering Cultural Agility: The Power of Coaching for Leaders

One of my longtime coaching clients gave me an interesting nickname. As I have walked her through overcoming the challenges of racial and social division as an organizational leader, she stated that Kathairo, “helped me stay accountable through growth while bringing definition to my goals.” She refers to me as the, “Cultural Sherpa” due to…
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The Power of Vision Casting

One of my favorite characters in the Marvel movies is Vision. Vision, an android created by Ultron, was initially programmed for destruction. However Vision evolved into a sentient being with a strong moral compass and joined the Avengers, driven by a desire to protect humanity and understand his own existence. In today’s dynamic world, clear…
