The Leader as a Shepherd
admin As a leader in a Christian organization and in church over the years, I have long associated leadership with shepherding. In fact, in many contexts, the two have been used…
Leading with Compassion
During the covid season, I was leading an organization with diverse teams across the Country, and I was leading the women Ministry in a multi-cultural church. It was this season,…
Discouragement in leadership
What Causes Leaders to be Discouraged? Have you met a discouraged leader? Let me rephrase that! Have you been discouraged in your leadership journey. Most of us face discouragement in…
The Power of Humility in Leadership
Is there Power of Humility in Leadership This post was inspired by one of my graduate students after I shared Principle 3 from the book, Management by Proverbs. The title…
Embracing New Beginnings.
I thought I was through reflecting on succession until my friend sent me one of those ‘forwards’ on WhatsApp. It had to do with retirement and new beginnings. I must…
Leading with Faith and vision
A new leader’s Fears and Challenges As I continue to reflect on my leadership journey, a big part of that reflection has to do with the fears and challenges but…
Supporting from Behind
The Art of Supporting a Successor Without Overshadowing Them “I must decrease, and you must increase.” Our former church elder was responding to my statement to the effect that he…
A Sacred Transition
Bernice Gatere This is how Christian leaders ought to and should view succession. When it comes to matters of success, there is a stark difference between the sacred and the secular. Succession…
Relieving Stress
A few years ago, my 10-year-old niece had travelled to South Africa with her school toplay basketball. When we picked her up from the airport, in addition to all the…
Investing in Employee Training
Finish your outdoor work and get your fields ready; after that, build your house. (Proverbs 24:27) Occasionally I receive an email that warms my heart. I received one a couple…