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Learning Sprints

The lineup for Spring/Summer 2026

“Best Practices from Social & Political Movements”

1:1 | 90 mins.

Overview

The singular goal in politics is to win, be it through elections, policymaking, or public opinion changed. Explore how political/social movements– the 1960s civil rights era, gun rights and safety, marriage equality, MAGA culture, and the 2026 micro-movement in Minneapolis against ICE--have prevailed.

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  • Learn best practices through a nonpartisan, clinical analysis. What tends to work and not work?
  • Watch original interviews with folks currently on the frontlines
  • Assess how to measure progress

Leave your ideology at home and come to this session with the mechanics in mind.

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“The Might and Mechanics of the People’s Power”

Group class | 50 mins. | First Tuesday of every month)

Overview

Any talk of political powerlessness is a myth– and a trap. Americans are flexing their political power, as we have done throughout history. More need to step up to form an even bigger, pro-democracy coalition that includes conservatives and independents ahead of the 2026 elections.

WALK AWAY WITH
  • How to think about modern political power and measure your civic ROI
  • 10 action items you can do tomorrow to help reverse America’s authoritarian direction--both time-tested and new
  • Lessons learned from Hungary election

Following the news, posting on social media, and commiserating with friends won't stop the looming locomotive of autocracy in the United States. Your time and sweat equity are needed.

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"The Communicator"

1:1 | 2 weeks+

Overview

Strategic communications is the most valuable skill in today’s attention economy. And no matter how media and tech change, the fundamentals of public persuasion and message stickiness stay the same. An investment in public communications pays noticeable dividends over a short amount of time. With practice, it stays with you.

The Communicator” is a pack of flexible coaching sessions from 4 to 6 hours, depending on your goals. The purpose of the interactive briefing is to provide a reusable model to ace messaging and media work on the public stage. Learn the not-so-secret ingredients used by Zohran Mamdani, Donald Trump (as a candidate), Barack Obama, Stacey Abrams, and Pete Buttigieg in their public messaging.

Walk away with
  • A simple model to develop your narrative and supporting messages
  • Judgement-free zone for practice and feedback
  • A path to becoming less risk-averse, more disciplined, and more confident

Kevin Nix and guest speakers lead the one-on-one sessions.

Agenda

Which parts of this agenda we hit depend on your level of skill and need.

  • Introduction and Your Goals. Communications as a “hard skill” — a must-have, not a nice-to-have
  • Identify Best Practices and Top Communicators. Successful communicators—in politics, business, and national nonprofits-tend to have a shared recipe for success
  • Message Strategy. Some of the core element: North Star, audience, narrative, optics, and tone. Build a brand message and story using data, AI, and the zeitgeist. Respond to prickly political questions, opposition claims, and misinformation.
  • Refine Your Delivery. Media and tech are always changing, but the core story you deliver stays the same. The packaging, however, is different depending on the media platform. Practice mock news interviews and social media videos.

Scheduling

This workshop is a total of 4–6+ hours over a two-week period. Each session is usually an hour. Schedule sessions at your convenience.

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