Figure 1. Anatomy of an Ally (Text Description)

The figure shows a stick figure of a person and 15 questions that the leaders of organizations might consider. Arrows connect each question to a part of the stick figure's body. These are the questions and the part of the body that the arrow points to:

Will this issue raise eyebrows? The arrow points to the eyebrows.
Does this co/issue pass the sniff test? The arrow points to the nose.
What have we read/heard in the media? The arrow points to the eye.
How can we use this platform to elbow out our own competition? The arrow points to the elbow.
What's our gut intuition? The arrow points to the stomach.
Will we be willing to speak out on this issue? The arrow points to the mouth.
Do we need to test the water on this issue? The arrow points to the foot.
Is this organization showing its true colors? The arrow points to the yellow hair.
What evidence exists that provides proof points to support how we feel? The arrow points to the brain.
How do the issues affect me? The arrow points to the heart.
Will this issue potentially embarrass us? The arrow points to the face.
What have we heard about the organization's credibility? The arrow points to the ear.
Can we be "hands on" on this issue? The arrow points to the hand.
Should we bend down to adopt this issue? The arrow points to the knee.
Will we be able to mobilize the grassroots? The arrow points to the foot.

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