Listen "Becoming a Changemaker with Alex Budak"
Episode Synopsis
Alex Budak is a social entrepreneur, UC Berkeley Haas School of Business professor, and author of “Becoming a Changemaker: An Actionable, Inclusive Guide to Leading Positive Change at Any Level”. This conversation is an invitation to get unstuck. Alex shares accessible principles and frameworks needed to lead impactful changes in lives and communities. Connect with him on LinkedIn and receive the latest “Becoming a Changemaker” insights at changemakerbook.com/index=======================Recorded on 12/6/2200:00 A story about iconic labor leader Dolores Huerta4:06 How Alex Budak created “Becoming a Changemaker” at UC Berkeley9:12 The feeling of walking into a classroom as a professor for the first time 10:41 The differences in teaching Gen Z vs. executive audiences18:30 Optimism and recognizing opportunity 23:02 The definition of a Changemaker25:14 startsomegood.com31:36 Research on tipping points among social conventions34:45 The Risk Quotient 38:25 Trusting others’ abilities while managing for the downside41:25 Who does Alex deeply admire as a leader and why? 42:43 Unattractive traits of less inclusive leaders45:10 Connecting concepts with Marshall Goldsmith’s teachings48:53 Micro-leadership 51:51 Are you too intimidated to step into the unknown=======================LinkTree to support us and leave an Apple Podcast review (thank you!)Let's get in touch!Join the discussion in the episode comments on our YouTube channel or social media pages...InstagramTwitter
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