Category Archives: Advocacy

Three Steps for Hosting Better Meetings

In the past several weeks, I’ve seen a theme developing on LinkedIn discussion channels. Folks are pointing out the problem with colleagues, especially leaders, taking pride in how busy they are. Here’s a particular piece making the rounds. Maybe you’re caught in this cycle too, rushing from meeting to meeting, compressing every moment of yourContinue reading “Three Steps for Hosting Better Meetings”

So You Don’t Know the Issues

We’ve been talking about the basic hurdles preventing people from participating in advocacy. Today, Abe Jacob is back to share some thoughts and recommendations from his experiences. Feeling like you don’t understand the issues well enough? Check out this post! Traditional news outlets aren’t the only avenues for us to hear the latest on howContinue reading “So You Don’t Know the Issues”

Climate Policy and American Exceptionalism: ‘Lead by Example’ is the Wrong Argument

Americans are competitors. It’s in our national DNA. That’s why I’m convinced President Biden’s administration is faltering when they argue ‘leading by example’ in the discussion of climate solutions. For better or worse, our national conscience is often driven by a finite, winner-take-all mindset driven by the way we talk about the issues and challengesContinue reading “Climate Policy and American Exceptionalism: ‘Lead by Example’ is the Wrong Argument”

No Need for 10,000 Hours

Your participation in advocacy is valuable precisely because you are an expert at something else.

You Matter More than You Think

There is a massive hurdle standing between you and successful advocacy: self doubt. Whether we wish to admit it or not, most of us are carrying a bit of a complex around with us. Somewhere, tucked back in our brains is an invasive thought: what I have to say won’t really matter. I’ve thought aboutContinue reading “You Matter More than You Think”

Overcoming Barriers to Advocacy

“I just don’t know enough about it.” “What I have to say won’t really matter.” “I just don’t have the time right now.” “I’ve never done it. I don’t know what to say.” Sound familiar? These are some of the most common responses when folks are asked to participate in advocacy campaigns. Successful advocacy organizationsContinue reading “Overcoming Barriers to Advocacy”

Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is

The dirtiest part about money in politics is when someone tries to shame you out of contributing. Unfortunately for them, there is nothing shameful about legally fighting for your issues. Newsflash: Elections are expensive. The candidates you support, regardless of the level of government, put an incredible amount of work into raising funds to supportContinue reading “Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is”

Storytelling 103: Bring a Solution

Our stories empower our ability to develop lasting relationships with elected officials. Don’t waste the opportunity.

Storytelling 102: Call on Your Hero

Data suggests that, after a presentation, 63% of attendees will remember a story you tell. Only 5% will remember your statistics. Let that sink in for a moment. Only 1 in 20 will remember the data you present in a meeting. (Trust me, I fully recognize the audacity of starting a post about avoiding statisticsContinue reading “Storytelling 102: Call on Your Hero”