Organization Assessment
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“Evolve Your Game”
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"Making Paper, Work"
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"Know Your Product"
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"New Math, Old Money"
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"Six + 1"
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Got Data. Now What?
Leadership Coaching
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"Assessing Your Team"
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"A Mirror's Reflection"
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If I say a pig can fly…”
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“When are you, you?”
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"The Smartest Person In The Room"
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A Leader's Self Care
Social Justice
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"Come High or Stay Home"
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"It absolutely will not stop."
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"Selected. Elected. Not Neglected."
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"My soul is prepared, how's yours?
Youth Justice
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"It absolutely will not stop"
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"Willing to die for Pooky?"
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"Historic Significance Of Not Being Civil"
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Definition of Self
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It's Not Their Fault
Community Organizing
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“The Truth About -Isms
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Being Right Is Not Enough
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“What Winning Looks Like”
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“Working… For Free”
Media Strategy
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"A Story in Three Minutes"
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"Doing Good. So What."
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"Stuck On The Choice."
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"You Have One Job"
Crisis Management
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"How to Eat an Elephant"
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"The Elephant In Your Room"
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"A Problem vs A Crisis"
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"Wisdom + Intelligence = Success"
Policy Planning
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"Policy 101"
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"The Politics of Paperwork"
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"Follow The Money"
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"What Is In It For You?"
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"The Past, The Present, The Future."
Teaching is the foundation of Rev. Smith’s work.
Rev. Smith designs learning experiences that help leaders understand complex issues, strengthen decision-making, and apply practical tools in real time. His workshops combine rigorous analysis, accessible language, values-based reflection, and action-oriented strategy.
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Why Leaders Need Teaching
“We only know two things: we know what we know, and we know what we don’t know. Wisdom is knowing the difference. Intelligence is applying wisdom.”
— Rev. Damon O. Smith
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Today’s leaders are expected to navigate rapid change, emerging technologies, evolving regulations, shifting community expectations, and deeply layered social issues. Yet many leaders have limited time to study every new development, evaluate every tool, or translate every challenge into a workable plan.
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Rev. Smith helps leaders close that gap. His training and consulting approach supports honest assessment, strategic clarity, stakeholder engagement, and implementation that respects an organization’s history while preparing it for future impact.
The FAITH FIRST PROJECT® serves as a strategic partner for leaders and organizations seeking practical, justice-centered, and mission-aligned growth.
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Areas of Focus
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Leadership development and executive coaching
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Social justice, equity, and civic engagement training
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Black Liberation Theology, Jesus’ social righteousness, and Critical Race Theory
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Faith-based leadership and congregational strategy
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Board, staff, and stakeholder facilitation
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Community organizing and public policy education
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Mentorship, youth leadership, and intergenerational engagement
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Guest lectures, keynote talks, and moderated conversations
Engagement Formats
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Custom workshops and training series
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Leadership retreats and strategic planning sessions
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One-on-one and small-group coaching
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Guest lectures for colleges, seminaries, civic groups, and professional associations
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Consulting engagements for nonprofits, congregations, public agencies, and mission-driven organizations
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To explore a workshop, lecture, coaching engagement, or consulting partnership, contact Rev. Damon O. Smith to discuss your goals, audience, timeline, and desired outcomes.
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