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Tag Archives: Storytelling
Advocacy In The New “New Normal”
Despite the zoom fatigue that set in quickly, I’ll wager we won’t see the end of those types of meetings. Once new ways of doing business are adopted, it’s a long path to reverse those changes.
Advocacy During Times of Crisis
Well, I hate to break it to you – there will never be a better time. There will always be another crisis, another scandal, another headline in the way. History marches on.
Advocacy Meetings 108: Ditch the Theatrics
In a perfect world, we’d never feel like we have to scream to be heard.
Advocacy Meetings 105: Build a System
As I think about the advocates I’ve trained through the years, there’s a certain trend that sticks out to me. In the period leading up to an advocacy event, volunteers often project an air of confidence that evaporates the moment we walk into the actual meeting. When face to face with their target, the senseContinue reading “Advocacy Meetings 105: Build a System”
Looking Back, Leaning Forward
It’s that time again. Tomorrow we celebrate the incoming new year, and bid adieu to 2021. Yep, another one in the books. A big year of growth for me, and I hope the same for you. In keeping with the custom of the season, I thought I’d use today’s entry to look back on aContinue reading “Looking Back, Leaning Forward”
Advocacy Meetings 102: Your Story Is Your Superpower
Don’t tell any of my lobbyist friends I said this, but more often than not a volunteer advocate holds greater sway with elected officials than a paid lobbyist. Constituencies are inherently important to politicians. Losing touch with those they represent is usually the short road to losing the next election. This pressure to connect canContinue reading “Advocacy Meetings 102: Your Story Is Your Superpower”
Advocacy Meetings 101: Managing the Clock
Life a Browns fan instills an incredible amount of patience. This past weekend was rough. In all aspects of the game, it seemed like they just hadn’t shown up for the game. Despite a spark on the opening drive, I found myself spending the remaining 3 hours wishing the clock would just move faster toContinue reading “Advocacy Meetings 101: Managing the Clock”
The Most Dangerous Idea in Politics
Those who cannot envision a brighter future will never aspire to one.
Tricks for Remaining Authentic in Politics
The surest route to influencing others is through earning and maintaining their trust. As an aspiring advocate, investing the time necessary to present yourself authentically before decision-makers, can set you apart. Just as importantly, it can protect you from the topsy-turvy nature of hyper-partisanship. But just how do we do it? Just how do weContinue reading “Tricks for Remaining Authentic in Politics”
Part of the Possible 