Comments on: We Need More Organizers

By: Brett

Brett — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 21:30:19 +0000

CWD – thanks for contributing so much to the blog.

By: cwd

cwd — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 19:59:56 +0000

Brent – thanks for pioneering the world of organizing.

By: Brett

Brett — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 20:06:45 +0000

Eric -

And the fact that they were organizing volunteers instead of employees makes it all even more compelling. I believe it was John Maxwell who suggested testing your leadership with volunteers to truly develop it.

Still, if you can tap into that organizer spirit and rally the troops rather than just set the agenda, the same results will occur. We all want to work for much more than money.

By: Eric Eggertson

Eric Eggertson — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 19:55:13 +0000

Brett: The organizers in question were trying to create representation for migrant farm workers, who were so marginalized they felt they had no say in working conditions, wages, living quarters, etc.

That being said, the same qualities of clear goals, listening, providing encouragement, doing the legwork, communicating, following through, making good use of motivated advocates, etc., also apply to many situations in business and society.

Thanks for the mention!