A few years ago, I was working for a member of Congress who decided to leave office before the end of his term. It was an absolutely wild experience. Just months earlier, it seemed he was on an entirely different trajectory. But on an autumn day he announced, without fanfare, that he would be leavingContinue reading “You Win with People”
Tag Archives: Politics
Symbolism and Tribalism
Originally, I had a much different post compiled for today. Barring some incredible circumstance, I was poised to share some thoughts with you today about Political Action Plans and how to consider the timing of your advocacy efforts. Well, then something incredible happened – and you all probably couldn’t escape the news of it inContinue reading “Symbolism and Tribalism”
Activism vs. Advocacy
Activists are great in a pinch…But on the Wednesday after the election results are in, these people largely go home.