A LEADERSHIP & GRASSROOTS JUSTICE COLLECTIVE
New Linden Leader Requirements
1. Be inspired.
Watch two videos: 1. One Step video 2. TED Talk 10 Ways to Have Better Conversations below. What happens when two strangers with opposing views come together in a conversation to talk not about politics, but about their lives? The One Step initiative by Story Corps was created to to do just this.
2. Who is the "other" for you?
Think about who the 'other' is for you—the person who doesn’t really fit into your circle and probably won’t unless you make an effort to connect with them.
3. Create & Hold Space
Set up and have one to three conversations, at 40-50 minutes. Conversations can be face-to-face or remotely. In person is preferable but the priority is what feels comfortable and safe for both parties.
4. Create a Reflective Piece
Create an artistic piece that resonates with you—whether it’s visual art, poetry (spoken or written), video, or writing. Let this piece capture your experience and illuminate what you’ve discovered about yourself, the transformative power of storytelling, or the role relationships play in dismantling bias. This is an opportunity to creatively share your journey.
Submitting Your Artistic Reflection Piece
To fulfill the leadership requirements for the Linden Collective, follow these simple steps:
Prepare Your Piece:
- Ensure your reflection aligns with the Linden Collective mission and values.
- Save your work as a PDF, image file, or video, depending on the format.
Submit your Piece:
- Email to: thelindencollective@gmail.com
- Subject Line: Name, Title of your Piece
- Body of the email: Contact information & Brief Description of your piece