Amplifying your voice to inspire action

Inspire action and ignite change by amplifying your voice and the voices of others, overcoming obstacles, and demanding clarity and action.

Key takeaways

Don’t fake expertise, ask questions until it makes sense or doesn’t.
Power amplification is more important than what you say; amplify others’ voices.
Hope is not magic, it’s work; it requires action and effort.
Faith is different from hope, it’s having a certainty about a better future.
Consequence is change; don’t settle for the status quo.
Conflict is inevitable; don’t assume everything will be resolved quickly.
Don’t trivialize or downplay intense conflict, acknowledge its impact.
Organizing is about leveraging existing gifts and skills, rather than imposing your own.
Corrupting or silencing voices through punishment or fear is not the way forward.
The best organizers help individuals find their own voice and amplify their own power.
It’s not about whether someone is “nice” or “kind”; it’s about whether they’re delivering on promises.
The critical mass of change often starts small; begin with a single person.
Rather than trying to fit people into boxes, try to understand their experiences and amplify their voices.
When something doesn’t make sense, demand clarity and action.
Use technology, such as Twitter, to amplify messages and accelerate impact.
Communication and messaging can be barriered by systemic injustices; acknowledge and overcome them.

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