Timara (she/her) on Spoutible

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As planning normally goes, the church needed to get input from members. In-person sessions were scheduled and all generations were encouraged to attend.

It was a lively discussion. Valid points were made by all.

11:53 AM - Nov 03, 2023

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But one thing struck me as a WTF moment. Older members had a contention about a plot of land. They argued they needed a cemetery because they needed somewhere to be buried.

Yes, you read that correctly.

11:53 AM - Nov 03, 2023

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This community was about building a much-needed space for future generations. This community was going to bridge gaps that had otherwise been missing in that area by bringing much-needed amenities to Black people.

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And the older members were not concerned about the legacy they'd leave their future generations, but about where they'd be housed after death.

And that's how leadership can be when it's led by one group.

11:55 AM - Nov 03, 2023

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Some people are so singularly focused on their own personal gains that they'll do whatever to achieve said gains without any concern for anyone else. And sometimes, everyone else be damned.

11:56 AM - Nov 03, 2023

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Sometimes that's intentional. Sometimes it's simply ignorant. Sometimes people can't see beyond themselves because they've never taken the opportunity to learn or experience anything beyond themselves.

So how do we combat this?

11:58 AM - Nov 03, 2023 (Edited)

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By giving everyone a seat at the table. By allowing everyone to lead.

And no, simply because you feel called to lead doesn't mean you should lead.

Leadership is not a right, but a privilege. And when you abuse that privilege, you should be fired.

11:59 AM - Nov 03, 2023

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Leadership should not be based on seniority. Your seniority also should not be the qualification for you to retain your position, especially when you're simply acting as a bottleneck to prevent more qualified people from leading.

12:01 PM - Nov 03, 2023

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11/13

Research has proven that diverse companies are more successful than their counterparts.

The fact that we fail to see this in government confirms why we're exactly where we are presently. And it isn't lost on me that it's by design.

12:04 PM - Nov 03, 2023

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So if you're qualified to lead then you should. And it shouldn't matter what age you are, as long as you're an adult.

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