It might be hopelessness, despair, or a sense of being overwhelmed that initially prevents us from taking action on issues we care about. “When this hopelessness is replaced by a clear and inspiring vision of what is possible, the next barrier to being effective is our inability to speak precisely and powerfully about the issue”, says my guest, Sam Daley-Harris, author of a completely revised edition of his book :
Reclaiming Our Democracy, Every Citizen’s Guide to Transformational Advocacy.
The need for powerful speaking and writing cannot be overstated. So as you listen, you will learn how we can educate ourselves to be powerful speakers, the RESULTS way, which Sam started in 1980. I know it works, many of my best friends are Results grads and do they get results. Two are Podcast guests: Peter Fiekowsky and Frank Sanitate.
My favorite chapter of Reclaiming Our Democracy is Chapter 21 where he explains the process of “Learning to Be a Spokesperson” for your vision. This book is a must read and please invite your friends and family to listen to this Podcast.
You may also wish to listen to Sam’s recent media interviews
13 minute interview on NPR’s 1A aired January 22nd and his 26-minute interview on PBS’s The Laura Flanders Show aired the week of January 21st.
His website is https://reclaimingourdemocracy.com
