Grace Over Gotcha

At Harper Slade, we believe that true transformation in how we engage across lines of difference begins not with shame or blame—but with grace. 

Our work is grounded in a core principle: Grace over gotcha. 

Everyone has blind spots on these issues. EVERYONE.  That’s why we don’t weaponize people’s blind spots, we illuminate them—with context, compassion, and clarity. 

We understand that most leaders haven’t been taught how to see, value, or navigate human difference in meaningful, non-performative ways. That’s not a personal failure—it’s a product of longstanding systems, cultural narratives, and normalized patterns of sameness. 

So we meet people where they are, but we do not let them stay there. 

 
We invite leaders to disrupt conditioned beliefs without humiliation. We hold space for discomfort—but we never mistake discomfort for damage. 
 

And we move organizations from performative gestures to measurable, mature, human-centered cultures of inclusion and belonging. 

Grace over gotcha is not soft. It’s strategic. 
It builds trust. 
It fosters accountability. 
And it creates the conditions where people—all people—can finally thrive. 

At Harper Slade, this is not just our posture. It’s our practice. 

Read more of Nikki’s thoughts on this concept and why grace is the cornerstone of her practice.  

Interested in ways we incorporate grace into our offerings? Check out our full solutions and offerings list here.