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This Is Hell!

Best of 2023: Building Movements is Uncomfortable. That's a Good Thing / Kelly Hayes

Jan 3, 2024
Kelly Hayes, co-author of an essay on movement building, discusses the importance of listening, discomfort, and navigating relationships within movements. The chapter explores pushing back constructively, challenging white supremacy and classism, and building relationships through deep listening. It also touches on supporting listener-supported content and the advantages of being forgettable.
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  • Deep listening and building relationships are crucial in movement building.
  • Movement building involves navigating uncertainty and discomfort, embracing uncertainty and being open to growth are integral to the transformative journey of organizing.

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Deep Listening and Building Relationships

Deep listening and building relationships are crucial in movement building. It is important to create spaces where people feel heard and valued, even if their ideas differ. This requires active and constructive engagement with differing viewpoints, allowing room for growth and understanding. Building unity and solidarity among diverse groups of people is essential for creating effective and transformative movements.

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