Tools for Radical Democracy: How to Organize for Power in Your Community

by Joan Minieri; Paul Getsos; Kim Klein

• ISBN13: 9780787997403
• ISBN10: 0787997404
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2007-09-01
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass

Summary

Tools for Radical Democracy is an essential resource for grassroots organizers and leaders, students of activism and advocacy, and anyone trying to increase the civic participation of ordinary people. Authors Joan Minieri and Paul Getsos share stories and tools from their nationally recognized and award-winning work of building a community-led organization, training community leaders, and conducting campaigns that changed public policy and delivered concrete results to tens of thousands of people. This how-to manual includes: + In-depth analysis of how to launch and win a campaign + Tools and guidelines for training people to lead their own campaigns and organizations + Insights for using technology effectively, building more powerful alliances, and engaging in the social justice movement

Table of Contents

Foreword

Introduction

Key Characteristics of In Extremis Leaders - and How They Are Relevant in All Organizations

In Extremis Lessons for Business and Life: Strengthening Your Own Leadership by Example

The In Extremis Leadership Model: What It Is, Why It Works, and How to Use It

Learning About Fear and Leadership from Dangerous Settings: Handling Emotion During In Extremis Situations

Leading When Tragedy Strikes: Learning to Cope with Loss

Building Teams That Build Leaders: An In Extremis Case Study

Conclusion

Resource: Physical Development for In Extremis Leaders

Notes

Index

Acknowledgments

The Author

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