It's always, and again, a question of leadership...
From TED site: Local politics -- schools, zoning, council elections -- hit us where we live. So why don't more of us actually get involved? Is it apathy? Dave Meslin says no. He identifies 7 barriers that keep us from taking part in our communities, even when we truly care.
This charming speech by Dave Meslin is another chunk of understanding something more about leadership: great!
Dave Meslin argues that apathy as we have always known it doesn't exist; we, rather, live in a world that actively discourages engagement.
Got the message?
Start doing!
Still from TED site: Dave Meslin is a "professional rabble-rouser." Based in Toronto, he works to make local issues engaging and even fun to get involved in.
Dave Meslin on facebook
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