If asking for your rights or pointing out a flaw makes you a "troublemaker," then wear that badge with pride. 2. "Good Trouble" in History and Culture
We’ve all been told at some point to "keep our heads down" or "don't make waves." But what if the very thing that makes you a "troublemaker" is actually your greatest superpower? Whether it’s challenging the status quo in the office or speaking up for what’s right in your community, being a troublemaker isn't about causing chaos—it's about making progress. 1. The Misunderstood Label Troublemaker
For years, the word "troublemaker" was used to silence dissent. But modern "Professional Troublemakers," like author Luvvie Ajayi Jones , have reclaimed the term. In her work, she defines it as someone who is "unable to bow to fear" and uses their voice to make every room they enter better. If asking for your rights or pointing out
What is one "status quo" in your life that drives you a little nuts? Whether it's at work, at home, or in your neighborhood, I challenge you to make a little "good trouble" this week. Change rarely happens comfortably. Whether it’s challenging the status quo in the
If asking for your rights or pointing out a flaw makes you a "troublemaker," then wear that badge with pride. 2. "Good Trouble" in History and Culture
We’ve all been told at some point to "keep our heads down" or "don't make waves." But what if the very thing that makes you a "troublemaker" is actually your greatest superpower? Whether it’s challenging the status quo in the office or speaking up for what’s right in your community, being a troublemaker isn't about causing chaos—it's about making progress. 1. The Misunderstood Label
For years, the word "troublemaker" was used to silence dissent. But modern "Professional Troublemakers," like author Luvvie Ajayi Jones , have reclaimed the term. In her work, she defines it as someone who is "unable to bow to fear" and uses their voice to make every room they enter better.
What is one "status quo" in your life that drives you a little nuts? Whether it's at work, at home, or in your neighborhood, I challenge you to make a little "good trouble" this week. Change rarely happens comfortably.