Seven Things to Know Before Talking about Race with African Americans
Here are seven lessons I’m learning from my African American friends about having racial conversations with them using my coaching skills.
How to Conduct Enlivening Staff Evaluations in the Midst of a Pandemic
Many leaders and staff dread staff evaluations. How to conduct one in a human-focused and humane way that enlivens the organization and staff.
I Care About History. That’s Why I Support Confederate Monuments Coming Down.
We do not erase history when Confederate monuments come down. We want to dismantle a one-sided telling of history that glorifies the enslavement of black bodies and communities as a way to perpetuate present racial injustice.
On LinkedIn? How to Create a Great First Impression
First impressions matter. The impact of a first impression can positively or negatively influence how others relate to us in subsequent encounters. In a pandemic world that discourages face-to-face interactions, a great first impression in this virtual age becomes even more important. Back in March, personal business guru William Arruda gave an impactful presentation on …
Afraid to sell? Five Questions to Land Your Next Client.
Connie Kadansky presents a five question process to ask a prospective client. This process is helping to change my mindset and fears about selling.
Am I Enough? A Self-Assessment for Ministry in a Pandemic
Many pastors are asking themselves: “Am I enough?” during this pandemic. This article offers some self-assessment questions for moving forward.
A 2020 Easter Prayer
A prayer for pastors and first responders on Easter 2020.
Four Benefits of Coaching … for the Coach
A coach can enjoy the benefits of being a better listener, being less judgmental, asking better questions, and seeing the strengths of others.
Racial Justice Education: Why Learning to be “Not Racist” Is Not Good Enough
The goal of Christian education racial justice is NOT to teach Christians on how to become “not racists.” The goal is to teach how we can be antiracist.
Learning about Racial Justice as a Racial Minority
I shared what I’m learning about racial justice at a “Conversations towards Reconciliation” gathering hosted by the Charlottesville Clergy Collective, Thursday, May 23, 2019.