30 Days to Be a Better Politician Challenge
On January 8, 2026 By newsroom Topic: How To
30 Days to Be a Better Politician
Listen more than you speak.
| Day | Old Habit | Upgrade | Action Taken | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Talking points | Listen fully | Town hall notes | Real insight |
| 2 | Blaming opposition | Own responsibility | Public acknowledgment | Credibility |
| 3 | Photo ops | Quiet work | Solved local issue | Impact |
| 4 | Vague promises | Clear commitments | Defined 3 priorities | Clarity |
| 5 | Speaking in slogans | Use plain language | Explained policy simply | Better understanding |
| 6 | Ignoring data | Check facts | Reviewed local stats | Smarter decisions |
| 7 | Only elite meetings | Meet ordinary people | Visited neighborhoods | Ground reality |
| 8 | Talking over critics | Hear criticism | Hosted open Q&A | Reduced anger |
| 9 | Defensive interviews | Answer directly | Admitted shortcomings | Respect |
| 10 | Event-to-event thinking | Long-term view | Mapped 3-year plan | Direction |
| 11 | Ignoring follow-up | Track cases | Created issue log | Fewer repeats |
| 12 | Only party echo | Cross-check views | Spoke with opponents | Balanced stance |
| 13 | Blaming “system” | Fix one bottleneck | Streamlined process | Faster service |
| 14 | Closed-door style | Transparent updates | Published progress note | Less suspicion |
| 15 | Short tempers | Stay calm | Kept composure | Professional image |
| 16 | Only big cities focus | Include smaller areas | Visited rural ward | Wider support |
| 17 | Ignoring youth | Youth consult | Held student circle | Fresh ideas |
| 18 | Token listening | Summarise back | Repeated concerns | People felt heard |
| 19 | Blunt language | Respectful tone | Softened replies | Lower conflict |
| 20 | Only top-down plans | Co-create | Invited local input | Better fit |
| 21 | Ignoring ethics | Set red lines | Refused shady favor | Internal pride |
| 22 | Favouring insiders | Fair access | Opened walk-in hour | More equal reach |
| 23 | One-way social media | Two-way channel | Answered online queries | Direct connection |
| 24 | Data hoarding | Share information | Posted public report | Accountability |
| 25 | Blaming staff | Support team | Backed honest officer | Stronger morale |
| 26 | Ignoring minorities | Hear all groups | Met underheard community | Inclusion |
| 27 | Only crisis visits | Regular presence | Routine field round | Trust over time |
| 28 | Last-minute policy | Plan early | Drafted timeline | Smoother rollout |
| 29 | Speech-only leadership | Lead by example | Followed rules publicly | Credible role model |
| 30 | Winning arguments | Serving people | Delivered change | Public trust |
