acts of inspiration.

moments of connection.

If we want to see:

  • Less cynicism, burnout, and turnover among leaders and front-line workers

  • Change for the better across systems including legal, education, health, housing, and so on. Even businesses!

  • Better outcomes for public service organizations

Then it’s up to each one of us to do something.

At every one of my talks, I invite listeners to commit to an individual action that leads to a more safe and connected society. I call these “Acts of Inspiration” because I believe that’s at the crux of the solution. If we can come together and connect to others in our communities, opportunities for understanding and change are inevitable.

Take a look at some of the Acts shared with me so far. Be sure to check back for more inspiration. We’ll update our number and contributions as we continue to reach my 1 Million Acts of Inspiration goal!

72

Acts of inspiration
and counting…

A few recently submitted acts of inspiration…

  • Employment

    “I plan to hire someone with ‘lived experience’ in the future, especially now that I know the respectful words to use in my job advertisements.”

  • Volunteer

    “One of the wonderful things about your presentation was the way all the participants shared ideas and recommendations. I now have a list of organizations to check out and see about volunteer opportunities.”

  • Push The Status Quo

    “I will look at homeless people on the street differently now. Who knows, perhaps that person is just out of prison with nowhere to go… and maybe I can help.”

FAQs

  • An “Act of Inspiration” is a concrete action you take to connect with others in your community that work in the system or are otherwise affected by the system.

  • The possibilities for an Act of Inspiration are truly endless, which is why I put them into three categories: educate, engage, and empower. In addition to the examples listed above, some participants leave the talk excited to learn more, spread the word, and volunteer.

  • For many people, the system does not provide justice. To respect all of those affected by and working in the system, I prefer to call it the Criminal Legal System.

  • If you’ve seen any of my talks then you know that I share quite a bit about Collateral Consequences, which are legal and regulatory sanctions and restrictions that limit or prohibit people with criminal records from accessing opportunities. Looking at the Collateral Consequences in your area is a great place to find inspiration for your own Acts of Inspiration. To access the official database visit https://niccc.nationalreentryresourcecenter.org/.