Empowered Action
The Pursuit of Progress
Organizational, societal and political progress can feel slow and exhausting. And in 2020 those on the working end of that progress have needed a North Star to stay encouraged and energized.
As I’ve fielded an unprecedented amount of requests for guidance from black and brown leaders, and the organizations that have the privilege of hosting them as team members, I’ve re-ignited my passion around what I call Empowered Action.
Empowered Action is the pursuit of progress in the presence of imperfection and uncertainty. As I look back, it has been one of the anchors of my leadership journey as I have worked to make a difference and an impact.
“Empowered Action is the pursuit of progress in the presence of imperfection and uncertainty. ”
Hallmarks of Empowered Action
Empowered Action understands the nuance of ally-ship and friendship
Empowered Action values the co-existence of patience and progress
Empowered Action learns the language of her detractors
Empowered Action sees opportunity where others see obstacles
Empowered Action repurposes cause-exhaustion into mission-momentum
Empowered Action doesn’t happen in a vacuum
Empowered Action champions the efforts of by-standers
Empowered Action plants her own seeds and helps to harvest the fruit of others
Empowered Action knows how to encourage herself and others
Empowered Action is diplomatic and clear
Empowered Action is compelling and compassionate
Empowered Action is fueled by purpose and unmoved by pessimism
Empowered Action is emotionally intelligent and intellectually resilient
Empowered Action is always aware that progress is relative
Empowered Action sees ambiguity as an indicator, not a institution
What I have experienced in my own life and career is that Empowered Action is a tool. Every application is different, and some applications require multiple attempts.
And like any tool, Empowered Action can be taught and become the mark of mastery.
About the Author
Karen Hilton is retained executive coach, speaker and organizational strategist , based in Atlanta, Georgia.
Karen’s passion is to help productive leaders and the organizations that they serve, through three pillars: Get Focused. Connect to Your Purpose. Develop Perspective.
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