…Action is where real change happens. Change can feel thorny but nothing changes without action.

So today is International Women’s Day. First of all, I hate innocuous holidays or celebrations because what purpose do they really serve except for a feel-good?

I say it over and over…

“Talk is cheap. Action is where real change happens!”

It feels good to share platitudes, recognition and high-fives. But my question is, “What are you going to do about it?” Action must happen to make change happen. All the greatest intentions accomplish little. Instead, think about actions you can take to change the system such as:

• Educate someone to consider and shift their perspective.
• Learn something new yourself and then do something with that new knowledge.
• Confront your own privilege and make changes to be more inclusive.
• Seek different perspectives and challenge your own beliefs.
• Volunteer with a group you have not been exposed to. This dispels generalizations and bias.
• Attack policies that do not reinforce equity for everyone.
• When you see something that is wrong, say something!

Share your ideas in the comments. Together we are stronger.

#change #takeaction