Attractive Quote by Van Jones
“If people leave your coalition, whose fault is it? It's your fault. You have to build a coalition that's attractive to people.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: "Building Inclusive Coalitions", 2019
Responsibility for coalition health lies with its leader; attractiveness matters.
In simple terms: Leaders must make coalitions appealing.
Key Takeaway
Focus on inclusive, appealing coalition building.
Themes
leadership
responsibility
inclusion
Mood
motivational
pragmatic
Type
advisory
inspirational
When to use this quote
- political campaigns
- community organizing
- nonprofit alliances
Key Concepts
political science
organizational behavior
social dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes a coalition attractive?
- How can leaders improve inclusivity?
A Different Perspective
Ignoring external factors can blame leaders unfairly.
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