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"Keep failing until you get it right."-Jaime Margolin

How many attempts are a reasonable amount before success?

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This piece was originally published in and appears here as part of our Climate Desk Partnership .

Back in 2017, Jamie Margolin, a Seattle high school student, founded an organization called Future Voters for 350ppm. ("Future voters" meaning young people who can't vote yet, and "350 ppm" referring to a safe level of atmospheric carbon dioxide that the world blew past long ago). But things didn't go as planned, and the group ended up being short-lived.

"Keep failing and failing until you get it right," Margolin writes in her book Youth To Power, released on June 2. "My failure with that organization was the precursor to starting Zero Hour. So it all paid off." Soon afterward, Margolin co-founded Zero Hour, a youth-led nonprofit that advocates for climate action and environmental justice and organized the Youth Climate March in Washington, DC, in 2018.

Her new book serves as a step-by-step guide to becoming a youth activist for any cause. Margolin, now 18, discusses how to lobby, volunteer for a campaign, manage a nonprofit, write press releases, and more. Margolin interviews a diverse field of youth activists advocating for different causes-such as Black Lives Matter, indigenous rights, disability rights, and ending gun violence-to get their advice on how to be a successful youth activist.

Young people, Margolin writes, have fresh energy and possess a profound power to create change. She explains how they have played a major role in sparking political change throughout American history, from the civil rights movement in the 1960s to the Standing Rock protests that started in 2016. Last year was momentous for young climate activists-and as another crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic, wreaks havoc on the planet, the youth are still finding ways to keep the momentum going through virtual platforms.

Youth to Power includes a foreword by Greta Thunberg, the 17-year-old climate activist who sparked a worldwide youth climate movement by skipping school every Friday to protest outside the Swedish Parliament building. "This book is your toolbox," Thunberg writes. Here are some of the book's best tips.

Find your "why." The first step to your activism journey may involve some soul-searching. According to Margolin, your why isn't exactly a specific goal, but rather the core, driving reason you're taking action. She became a climate justice activist, for instance, to protect her Pacific Northwest home and future generations from climate change.

Find your allies. Joining an organization, a community group, or political campaign that fights for the same cause as you will help you learn more about an issue and see how these kinds of organizations are run. "Share the workload, share the burden," said Pidgeon Pagonis, 33, an LGBTQ+ rights advocate and one of the activists Margolin talked to. "The best work happens when you're doing it in solidarity with community."

Be loud. Sara Jado, an 18-year-old Black Lives Matter activist, told Margolin, "If someone tells you you're too loud, tell them, 'Well, you're not being loud enough about these issues.'" Join protests, be outspoken, and raise awareness in physical spaces or online platforms. You don't need a big platform to make changes, she says. "Organizing isn't about the followers you get, it's about the change you make in the community."

Be creative and tell a story. Think outside the box. If you're an artist, use your art to send a message. When lobbying, tell a compelling story or narrative instead of simply stating facts and numbers, Margolin writes. For rallies, get creative with signs, come up with clever slogans, or write a song. "If you authentically convey your message in art, people will gravitate to what you're making," Sofya Wang, a 21-year-old queer Asian advocate, told Margolin.

Make time. Fitting activism into your busy life with school, friends, and family can be a challenge. "It's not about having time, it's about making time," Margolin writes. She also advises not to multitask and to be fully present in whatever you're doing.

Search for healthy escapes. Activism can take a toll on your mental health, and burnout is real. When you're tired, take a breather. It's important to stay healthy, because you are needed in this fight, Margolin writes. "If you keep moving fast, you're going to become depressed and burn out," Malia Hulleman, 24, a Kānaka Maoli environmental defender, told Margolin. Hulleman says to take it day by day, as her elders advise, and know that you're not alone.

"This is the manifesto of the youth revolution," Margolin writes in the introduction of her book. "Dog-ear it, write in it, read it out of order, highlight what you want, rip out pages and tape them to your bedroom wall. Keep reading, and we can be scrappy activists together."

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6 tips for becoming a youth activist (As told by a youth activist)

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This piece was originally published in and appears here as part of our Climate Desk Partnership . Back in 2017, Jamie Margolin, a Seattle high school student, founded an organization called Future Voters for 350ppm. ("Future voters" meaning young people who can't vote yet, and "350 ppm" referring to a safe level of atmospheric carbon dioxide that the world blew past long ago).

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Here are a few organizations with volunteer opportunities for teens that are tapping into the change-making potential of young people.

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Grassroots Organization offering free stuff in your community.

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Welcome to The Freecycle Network™! We are a grassroots & entirely nonprofit movement of people who are giving and getting stuff for free in their own Towns. It's all about reuse and keeping good stuff out of landfills. Membership is free. And now you can also set up your own, smaller personal Friends Circle for gifting and lending of items with just your friends! Sign up now.

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Welcome to The Freecycle Network™! We are a grassroots & entirely nonprofit movement of people who are giving and getting stuff for free in their own Towns. It's all about reuse and keeping good stuff out of landfills. Membership is free.

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Leftover Food? Feed Your Community

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Let's not waste our wonderful world. Connect with your neighbours to give away food & other household items, plus lend & borrow, for free.

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Do Companies Have a Role in Solving Social Issues?

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Top 5 Concerns of Today's Teens
Ranked in order, the top 5 concerns of teens have shifted significantly over the last two years, with mental health topping the list in 2020, followed by disease and famine (neither of which were noted as teen concerns in our previous studies.) These results are unsurprising, with as many as 1 in 5 young people suffering from mental illness even before enduring the social isolation and changes brought on by COVID-19. From a cause marketing perspective, companies like NBCUniversal, Adobe, and Google have been ahead of the curve in their recognition of the importance of mental health to teens - and it's now more likely that other brands will begin to support mental health causes.

By comparison, the top 5 key concerns of teens in 2018 were

1. Education

2. Jobs & Unemployment

3. Prejudice & Racism

4. The Environment

5. Terrorism

How Teens Are Taking Action
When it comes to activism, teens in 2020 are focused on educating their friends and family - a decidedly less assertive type of action than in previous studies. By comparison, in 2018, more than a quarter of respondents said they had "attended protests or rallies" or "boycotted a company" in the previous year.

32% Recently educated family or friends about a cause

24% Recycle regularly or take other action to live more sustainably

20% Regularly donate or volunteer time to a cause

4% Have boycotted a company

Teens Say Companies Have a Role in Solving Social Issues
Teens' views have shifted on who has an obligation to solve social issues. Teens feel that individuals (51%) and the government (39%) have the primary responsibility. While less than 10% of teens say corporations should play a role in solving social issues, 77% of teens say they are more likely to purchase the products of the companies that do.

When it comes to the type of corporate social activism, 85% of teens expect brands to donate money to a cause and communicate their support in their marketing and advertising campaigns.

Brands Whose Cause Marketing Efforts Resonate Most with Teens
In past studies, brands whose cause marketing efforts most resonated with teens included Ben & Jerry's, Walmart, McDonalds, Chili's Bar & Grill, Microsoft and the NFL. In 2020, three brands whose cause marketing efforts are getting teens' attention include:

Tom's Shoes, a company whose entire business model represents cause marketing, pioneering the "one for one" giving model in their ongoing support for children's health, continues to broaden their efforts to include causes like sight, water, homelessness, mental health, equality, ending gun violence and more

Patagonia, a company known for their ongoing support to protect the environment, recently closed their stores and offices on September 20, 2019 in support of the Global Youth Climate strike, highlighting prominent youth climate activists and asking their customers to get involved with a direct call to action to contact their government representatives

Starbucks, a brand known for their inclusive, personable and communal nature, continues to win teens over with their cause marketing initiatives, from donating proceeds to support non-profits, including $3 million to COVID-19 relief efforts, to their commitment to sustainability, completely eliminating plastic straws globally in 2020 by launching innovative strawless lids

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Social Activism And Teens: New Data On Why It's More Important Than Ever

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Top 5 Concerns of Today's Teens Ranked in order, the top 5 concerns of teens have shifted significantly over the last two years, with mental health topping the list in 2020, followed by disease and famine (neither of which were noted as teen concerns in our previous studies.)

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5 Reasons Young Leaders Will Change the World

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Young people are always getting a bad rap, whether it's for recently, the lackluster work habits, absence of worldly wisdom, or "Me Me Me Generation" has been taking the lead politically, and it is a sign of things to come. They're sharing their voices with conviction, rallying up people by the hundreds of thousands, and demanding change from our government. Seasoned civil servants turned entrepreneurs, like obsession with the self. However Desiree Peterkin Bell, understand the profound implications this shift towards activism will have in the workplace.

Bell has a lot of experience when it comes to social movements: "I've been in government and politics for 22 years, advising everyone from former Mayors Bloomberg, Cory Booker, Bart Peterson and former mayor Michael Nutter, as well as working for former President Obama as a senior adviser to lead the Pennsylvania victory in 2012. Today, I own a boutique Public Affairs firm called DPBell & Associates , where we serve clients who have a desire to make an impact, inspire movements and affect change."

Inspired by young leadership, Bell decided to volunteer her firm's services at the March for Our Lives event on March 24, 2018. She explains why the cause is significant to her, "Violence in a workplace, community and school has unfortunately been around me. I've dedicated most of my free time to ensuring guns stay out of the wrong hands."

She was impressed by what she saw at the march: a powerful group of young, brilliant minds with enough passion, perseverance and social understanding to change the world. "I see their potential and get excited about it-despite the hardships that may exist now." So why does she think young leaders have a real chance to make change at work too?
1. They have a desire and willingness to be uncomfortable
Bell says it best, "The only way to be impactful is to be uncomfortable." S he witnessed young leaders, like the ones who organized March for Our Lives , who aren't afraid to step outside their comfort zone. They're willing to put themselves out there, have tough conversations and call out politicians who receive funding from the NRA .

"I've been blown away by their desire to be uncomfortable. I think it's something the older folks have missed. Young people are looking at a country that is more divided than they ever remember. They're realizing they have to have these hard, uncomfortable positions if they want to make an impact and move the needle forward on any issue." This could translate to speaking out at work, too.
2. They see intersectionality as a key to change
Intersectionality recognizes the idea that class, race, gender, sexual orientation and disability do not exist separate from one another. Instead, they are deeply interwoven and even intersect for some marginalized groups of people.

Bell explains how intersectionality showed up at March for Our Lives . "I'm incredibly proud of Parkland students for acknowledging that the news coverage on what happened to them, while horrific and it shouldn't happen to anybody, was amplified because of where they came from-an affluent area and school. As a result, the students wanted to share the stage with black and brown students who have been living this violence in their own communities every day."

Young leaders understand that it's not just about school safety. It's about protecting everyone who's threatened by gun violence, including , transgender individuals and people of Color .

Naomi Wadler, an 11-year old student from Virginia who joined Parkland students for the event, shared her message: "I am here today to acknowledge and represent the African-American girls whose stories don't make the front page of every national newspaper, whose stories don't lead on the evening news. I represent the African-American women who are victims of gun violence, who are simply statistics instead of vibrant beautiful girls full of potential."

Bell says she still has hope and knows the future will be bright because young people are leading and believing in the need for intersectionality.

3. They know the difference between being an ally and an accomplice

Don't know the difference? According to Bell, there's one big one: ACTION.

She says an ally may believe showing their support on Twitter or showing up to a few marches accounts for activism. An accomplice sits at the table with changemakers, and when they recognize key people who are affected aren't sitting there, too, they invite them. Even if it means giving up their privilege to give another person a voice.

Millenial changemakers could really shift the cultural climate at the companies they will work for and with.
4. They recognize the daily opportunity to make change
Impacting the world is a big job to take on, and as a result, some older generations (who may have lived through stagnant and depressive times) see it as complex and beyond their control. Young leaders don't make it complicated, and they recognize the daily opportunity to share their voice and spread change instead.

Leaders like Zyahna Bryant, who started her activism career by posting homemade signs that read, "Justice for Trayvon," in her front yard. She had no idea this small gesture would eventually lead her to successfully petitioning the removal of the Robert E. Lee statue in Charlottesville .

Bell shares how we can all make a difference in our day-to-day interactions: "When you go home and sit at dinner and you have people in your family who are bias, discriminatory and racist, you must challenge them. Don't just sit in silence and feel uncomfortable. That's not helping me."

5. They own their title as "the future "

Young people are the future, and this generation of teens and in-betweens aren't afraid to own that. They know it's only a short amount of time before their vote (and not just their voice) will be heard. According to Times , "The 2020 election is projected to mark the first time in more than 40 years that baby boomers aren't the largest generation of eligible voters." That's right: millennials have a chance to control the polls.

Bell wraped up our interview with her prediction for future leadership, "Increasingly, you're going to see black and brown voices elevated in almost every industry. As it relates to women, you're going to see more young women stepping up, and you're going to see a lot more women of color taking reigns in local office, statewide office and in congress speaking boldly and unapologetically-like Congresswoman Maxine Waters says, 'Reclaiming their time.'"
Watch out world
There's an entire generation of leaders who are ready to be uncomfortable, recognize intersectionality, act as accomplices, make daily change and own their title as "the future"-all while taking a killer selfie. Hopefully you will be there to embrace them and foster the best they have to offer.

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5 Reasons Young Leaders Will Change The World (And The Workplace)

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Young people are always getting a bad rap, whether it's for recently, the lackluster work habits, absence of worldly wisdom, or "Me Me Me Generation" has been taking the lead politically, and it is a sign of things to come. They're sharing their voices with conviction, rallying up people by the hundreds of thousands, and demanding change from our government.

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Opportunities for Teens to Lead in Government.

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Edna Chavez: Youth Activist & Organizer

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Edna Chavez - We Are The Future: Youth Leadership & Community Activism | Bioneers

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Why Youth Should Give Back to the Community?

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On December 12, 2012, ten middle school leadership students and I assisted in a community service event to help those in need over the holidays.

The community event was Operation Holiday, which is sponsored by Inter Faith Ministries, a local non-profit organization. According to the organization's web page, "Operation Holiday serves seniors, individuals and families living at or below the poverty level."

"This year 6,843 adults and 6,625 children will receive assistance through Operation Holiday."

What Kids Think

Our team worked a four hour shift on a Saturday morning at the event. We were assigned various duties, from individually escorting recipients through the food, clothing, and toy lines, to working in the warehouse loading and unloading boxes.

After our shift, the students went through various emotions as they discussed amongst themselves their experience as they waited for their parents or guardians to pick them up. They ranged from happiness at being able to help to sadness that so many people needed that help.

One student stated "I'm glad I was here; otherwise I would still just be in bed, or playing Xbox."

Future Leaders

As I overheard their conversation without any input, I thought what a great lesson plan could be developed from this experience and shared with other leadership students who could not attend the event. When we discussed the event the next school day, those in attendance did not let me down, sharing their experiences and encouraging others to participate in future community service events.

As I continue to work with our future leaders (whose generation will be the largest in the workforce by 2020), I believe it is important that put our youth in positions to work and lead in the community.

Here are four reasons that youth should give back to their communities, which will also develop their leadership skills:

1. Difficulties in Life Make You Stronger

Leaders know, mostly through experience, that sometimes, life can be tough. This could be in a form of a new, daunting leadership role in an organization or making unpopular decisions as the CEO that will affect many people.

As one student shared with me, just a year ago, she experienced being in a food pantry line with her parents who were laid off from the aircraft industry. Her family, during those times, routinely struggled and accepted charitable gifts until the parents were able to get back on their feet.

She stated to me that the experience may have changed her, but only to make her stronger. It has been my experience that when youths experience difficulties that others may be going through, they can often relate.

As leaders, we need strength during difficult times and the ability to understand that before you can succeed, you must learn from failure and struggle.

2. Keep Investing in People

Great leaders know the importance of people and being in the "people development" business. When young people think of others, or put themselves in positions where they are not the focus, it allows them to avoid being self-serving.

When I think about investing in people, a powerful quote by the late leadership guru and motivational speaker Zig Ziglar, says is it best:

3. Giving Back Brings Rewards

When young people learn the importance of connecting to their communities, it not only makes for a better person and student, but also a better citizen American.

While providing this service to the community, not one of the students complained or expected anything in return.

During our classroom discussion, one student had a difficult time expressing how he felt inside, but he did say what he felt was a good feeling.

This feeling he had difficulty expressing was the intrinsic reward that was comes from his participation in helping others.

As leaders, parents, clergy, educators etc., creating those feelings in our youth now will create future rewards for us, as we will someday be dependent on this group of young men and women to lead this county.

4. Be Thankful

By participating in this event and the classroom discussion, the main word that surfaced was "thankful." The second was "grateful."

Leaders who have the ability to show gratitude and to be thankful can change the way we think and treat each other, as well as force us to look at our shortcomings and how this world operates.

As a leader, the best example for others to follow is the best example. Leaders with gracious and thankful hearts like Martin Luther King, Mother Theresa, Gandhi, etc., will continue to change the world as their visions continue to have an impact long after they have left this world.

Our youth will continue these efforts as well as create visions of their own.

Servant Leadership

Having youth provide a service back to the communities where they live, go to school, or attend church is a great way to establish a youth's foundation of servant leadership.

Those who will continue to grow and develop their leadership skills will know the importance of community. Who knows?

Maybe our future leaders will bring back that sense of unity and a community "being there for you" at times other than a crisis or tragic event.

Let's teach these lessons now while they are yet young at age and educate them on the importance of giving back to a community that will always be in need.

Have You Had a Community Experience With Leadership?

If you have ideas that you feel like sharing that might be helpful to readers, share them in the comments section below. Thanks!

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Kids, Leadership, and a Community Experience

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On December 12, 2012, ten middle school leadership students and I assisted in a community service event to help those in need over the holidays. The community event was Operation Holiday, which is sponsored by Inter Faith Ministries, a local non-profit organization.

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How do you define community?

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Young Leaders Creating Change in Their Communities