Seth Kahan

The Common Agenda – Condition 1 for a Successful Collective Impact Initiative

Today I will explore the lynchpin that holds everything together: The Common Agenda. Last week, I shared a video summarizing the 5 Conditions for a Collective Impact Initiative. Collective Impact is a model that harnesses the power of multiple organizations and activists toward a single cause. Collective Impact is particularly helpful for modern day systemic […]

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Honoring Differences

I will be wearing an American flag on my lapel to open up conversations with others about our country. I intend to diffuse polarization with the people I can have conversations with, by listening and expressing empathy regardless of whether or not we agree. I want to hear from others what they want, aspire to,

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Honoring Differences

Collective Impact

Collective impact is a powerful approach arisen out of the social action arena where it is widely believed that a single organization is incapable of bringing about systemic change. Multiple organizations and activists who represent multiple points of view should work collectively toward change. For this to happen five conditions must be met: 1. Common

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Goldmine of Enjoyment

Nobody can call me a musician, but I do love to listen. As my beautiful wife, Laura Baron is an accomplished artist I consider myself her complement in one very important way:  I am an appreciative music listener. I love to go to her shows. I have other favorite artists. Two of my longtime beloved

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10 Elements of a Social Movement

Mandating change is no longer sufficient. Today, much change is generated from social movements that create real impact. Based on research by social activist and Tufts University professor, Christina Economos, I’ve created a plan that facilitates change. Whether you’re trying to create change within your organization, your community, or your country, these 10 elements will be

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Burgers and PJs

Yes, I know the top of my head is cut off in the picture above. But, it’s the only record I have of going out for burgers with my daughter, Ruchi, in our pajamas. Laura was dropping our son off at college and it seemed like a fun thing to do. It was! Ever do

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We are all Interconnected

While in the Pacific Northwest this last week, my son and I were surrounded by the smoke from wildfires on all sides. Seattle and Portland exceeded industrial China’s pollution levels. We traveled north across the border into Canada where the smoke was less but still palpable. When we brought up Canadian maps that portrayed the

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