From 52f95f1aa3bb7a4d046ba1ab2f0640d044891e2d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Jonah Aragon Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:03:22 -0600 Subject: [PATCH] Spelling/grammar: Level up --- .../tip-level-up-assemble-and-organize.md | 28 +++++++++---------- 1 file changed, 14 insertions(+), 14 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/activism/toolbox/tip-level-up-assemble-and-organize.md b/docs/activism/toolbox/tip-level-up-assemble-and-organize.md index 5799ef71..5fe7fff9 100644 --- a/docs/activism/toolbox/tip-level-up-assemble-and-organize.md +++ b/docs/activism/toolbox/tip-level-up-assemble-and-organize.md @@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ Here's what you can do to become a *good* leader in the privacy rights movement: ## Becoming a leader -There are many styles and scales of leadership. Becoming a leader can start small by initiating actions that require fewer resources, or it can scale up to directing larger campaigns and organizations. +There are many styles and scales of leadership. It could mean starting small by initiating actions that require fewer resources, or it can scale up to directing larger campaigns and organizations. Regardless of the scale, it's important to become a *good* leader to lift your community up, which will benefit the whole movement. @@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ Becoming a positive leader in your community doesn't mean running everything, an ## Supporting others -Being a good leader is primarily being a good listener. A good leader will be tuned-in with their community, and support community members to reach their full potential. +Being a good leader is primarily being a good listener. A good leader will be attuned to their community, and support community members in reaching their full potential. A good leader maximizes the activism strength and energy of each member. This allows the community to thrive, and multiplies the positive impact of everyone's effort. @@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ Here are a few tips that can help you become a positive leader in your community - [x] **Learn to delegate work** and split-up tasks. Do not try to do it all by yourself. Delegating and trusting others to do the work will also help prevent activism burnout. -- [x] **Trust the members of your group** with each their unique skill set, and reach out to them when their [unique expertise](tip-value-allies-with-complementary-expertise.md) or experience is relevant to another part of the project. +- [x] **Trust the members of your group** according to their unique skill sets, and reach out to them when their [unique expertise](tip-value-allies-with-complementary-expertise.md) or experience is relevant to another part of the project. - [x] **Show appreciation** both in private and in public, and [give credit](tip-give-credit-where-credit-is-due.md) where credit is due. This is incredibly important to retain the dedicated members of your group, and to attract new advocates. @@ -57,7 +57,7 @@ Here are a few tips that can help you become a positive leader in your community - [x] **Make sure your group members have all the rest and resources they need.** This is essential if you want a motivated team, with members that will invest the best of themselves in your group projects. -- [x] **Organize leisure opportunities** for your group to discuss together about things other than work, and bound as a team. This will help improve communication, increase moral, and build better relationships within your group, as well as nurturing a sense of belonging. Don't make this mandatory, however. Respect everyone's personal availabilities and boundaries. +- [x] **Organize leisure opportunities** for your group to discuss together about things other than work, and bound as a team. This will help improve communication, increase morale, and build better relationships within your group, as well as nurture a sense of belonging. Don't make this mandatory, however. Respect everyone's personal availabilities and boundaries. - [x] **Be (temporarily) replaceable.** If all the work your group does depends on your presence, all your projects will stop when you need to rest. This is a recipe for disaster, because you need to be able to [take time off](tip-take-time-to-rest.md) as much as any other members of your group. Have a backup plan ready, and communicate it with your group in advance. That way, if you fall sick, have to travel, or need time to take care of your family for a while, you will be able to take the time you need. Until you come back, you will be able to rest fully without stress, knowing your projects will keep running well despite your absence. @@ -261,24 +261,24 @@ To organize with your group, use a privacy-focused calendar tool that offers end ### Leadership -- [Tips to become a good leader (The Citizen's Handbook)](https://citizenshandbook.org/1_08_lead.html) +- [Tips to become a good leader (*The Citizen's Handbook*)](https://citizenshandbook.org/1_08_lead.html) -- [Start a movement guide: Social movement building (Activist Handbook)](https://activisthandbook.org/organising/movement) +- [Start a movement guide: Social movement building (*Activist Handbook*)](https://activisthandbook.org/organising/movement) -- [Positive leadership: 30 must-have traits and skills (Positive Psychology)](https://positivepsychology.com/positive-leadership/) +- [Positive leadership: 30 must-have traits and skills (*Positive Psychology*)](https://positivepsychology.com/positive-leadership/) ### Campaigns and Actions -- [New to activism, organising and campaigning? Start here! (The Commons Social Change Library)](https://commonslibrary.org/new-to-activism-organising-and-campaigning-start-here/) +- [New to activism, organising and campaigning? Start here! (*The Commons Social Change Library*)](https://commonslibrary.org/new-to-activism-organising-and-campaigning-start-here/) -- [How do we begin taking action in the community (Community Tool Box)](https://ctb.ku.edu/en/get-started) +- [How do we begin taking action in the community (*Community Tool Box*)](https://ctb.ku.edu/en/get-started) -- [The methods of nonviolent action (Museum of Protest)](https://museumofprotest.org/methods/) +- [The methods of nonviolent action (*Museum of Protest*)](https://museumofprotest.org/methods/) -- [Lobbying and advocacy: Start here (The Commons Social Change Library)](https://commonslibrary.org/lobbying-and-advocacy-start-here/) +- [Lobbying and advocacy: Start here (*The Commons Social Change Library*)](https://commonslibrary.org/lobbying-and-advocacy-start-here/) -- [Develop your activist strategy: Writing a strategy for your movement (Activist Handbook)](https://activisthandbook.org/strategy/develop) +- [Develop your activist strategy: Writing a strategy for your movement (*Activist Handbook*)](https://activisthandbook.org/strategy/develop) -- [Campaign accelerator training (Mobilisation Lab)](https://mobilisationlab.org/training-coaching/campaign-accelerator-training/) +- [Campaign accelerator training (*Mobilisation Lab*)](https://mobilisationlab.org/training-coaching/campaign-accelerator-training/) - +