“Building Resilient Organizations” examines the crises facing progressive movements and social justice groups, from toxic workplace cultures to deep divisions over values and strategy. Maurice Mitchell argues that these tensions are shaped by outside forces such as market-driven politics that prioritize profit over people, the rise of authoritarian governments that restrict freedoms, and persistent systemic inequities. They are also fueled by internal patterns like insisting on only the most extreme positions and rejecting leadership by treating all leaders as untrustworthy. The article offers a framework for building organizations that work well by focusing on clear roles and decision-making, a shared vision and purpose, practical plans, and a respectful culture. To learn more, click here.
