Activist Quote by Danielle Harlan
““We cannot change what we are not aware of, and once we are aware, we cannot help but change. —SHERYL SANDBERG, American technology company executive, activist, and author””
About This Quote
Source Speech: 2018, Women in Tech Conference
Awareness is the first step to change; once we see a problem, we are compelled to act.
In simple terms: Seeing problems forces change.
Key Takeaway
Recognize issues to drive change.
Themes
awareness
change
activism
leadership
Mood
inspirational
determined
Type
motivational
strategic
When to use this quote
- workplace
- public policy
- community organizing
- education
Key Concepts
social responsibility
cognitive dissonance
empowerment
Questions to Reflect On
- What blind spots exist in your environment?
- How can you move from awareness to concrete steps?
A Different Perspective
Awareness alone may not translate into action without resources.
![“Some kinds of activists are more willing to try stuff out, see if works and think on their feet, but some of the people who are working on [change] find that very difficult: They've been schooled into thinking you have to come up with the perfect plan in advance. It has become a bit technocratic.” quote by Duncan Green](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d17/duncan-green-20105_activist_some-kinds-of-activists-are-more-willing_57391.jpg)
