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Becoming a Changemaker
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Becoming a Changemaker

An Actionable, Inclusive Guide to Leading Positive Change at Any Level

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8

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  • Inspiring

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Given the rapid pace of change, succeeding requires becoming a “changemaker,” writes social entrepreneur Alex Budak. Changemakers look optimistically toward the positive possibilities of the future, explains Budak, empowering themselves to spearhead progress. Anyone can learn to be a changemaker by committing to developing the skills and strengths required and by embracing agency with courage. Stop waiting for permission to enact change and embark on your journey as a changemaker today.

Take-Aways

  • “Changemakers” are hopeful disrupters who upset the status quo and identify opportunities at the intersection of disciplines.
  • Assess your strengths and weaknesses as a changemaker.
  • To foster a changemaker’s mindset, become a humble, flexible servant leader who is not afraid to fail.

About the Author

Social entrepreneur Alex Budak is a co-founder of StartSomeGood, a community that aims to support fledgling social entrepreneurs. He teaches the course “Becoming a Changemaker” at UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business.


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    N. J. 4 days ago
    This was a very good read by pinpointing specific ways one is a changemaker or how one can become a changemaker.

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