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The Ripple Effect (A Nonprofit Imperative)
Episode 15: "Catalytic Thinking"
Hosts: Ron Waddell (Founder, Executive Director of Legendary Legacies) and Marybeth Campbell (CEO of Worcester Community Action Council)
Special Guest: Hildy Gottlieb (TEDx speaker, Co-founder at Creating the Future as well as a contributor to the Stanford Social Innovation Review and Nonprofit Quarterly, Creator and host of the Making Change podcast)
Produced/Edited By: Marrio Escobar (Owner of D2L Productions)
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Be sure to reach out to us and share your expertise, leave a review or questions that you might have for our hosts! The Ripple Effect (774) 260-5549
In this episode, we talk with social scientist Hildy Gottlieb about her groundbreaking work on Catalytic Thinking, which has inspired organizations to rethink traditional problem-solving. Hildy shares her journey from consulting to founding Creating the Future and discusses the deep-rooted issues within the social change ecosystem, highlighting how business-centric models can perpetuate harm. The conversation emphasizes the importance of focusing on people, not just operational outcomes, and advocates for inclusive, community-led decision-making. Through real-world examples, this episode offers practical strategies for nonprofit leaders, social entrepreneurs, and anyone passionate about making a difference.
Check out our YouTube Channel
For production inquiries please check out D2L Productions
Episode 15: "Catalytic Thinking"
Hosts: Ron Waddell (Founder, Executive Director of Legendary Legacies) and Marybeth Campbell (CEO of Worcester Community Action Council)
Special Guest: Hildy Gottlieb (TEDx speaker, Co-founder at Creating the Future as well as a contributor to the Stanford Social Innovation Review and Nonprofit Quarterly, Creator and host of the Making Change podcast)
Produced/Edited By: Marrio Escobar (Owner of D2L Productions)
Search for "The Ripple Effect with Marybeth Campbell and Ron Waddell" on your podcast app.
Be sure to reach out to us and share your expertise, leave a review or questions that you might have for our hosts! The Ripple Effect (774) 260-5549
In this episode, we talk with social scientist Hildy Gottlieb about her groundbreaking work on Catalytic Thinking, which has inspired organizations to rethink traditional problem-solving. Hildy shares her journey from consulting to founding Creating the Future and discusses the deep-rooted issues within the social change ecosystem, highlighting how business-centric models can perpetuate harm. The conversation emphasizes the importance of focusing on people, not just operational outcomes, and advocates for inclusive, community-led decision-making. Through real-world examples, this episode offers practical strategies for nonprofit leaders, social entrepreneurs, and anyone passionate about making a difference.
Check out our YouTube Channel
For production inquiries please check out D2L Productions
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