In this engaging discussion, Alex Budak, a social entrepreneur and UC Berkeley faculty member, shares transformative insights from his book, 'Becoming a Changemaker.' He emphasizes the power of mindset shifts to not just endure change, but to thrive in it. Alex dives into the concept of agency, highlighting how personal courage and belief can drive systemic change. He also explores the impact of micro-leadership, revealing how small, everyday choices can lead to significant positive outcomes in communities.
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Change as a Tool
Alex Budak aims to transform students' thinking about change, from mere survival to active navigation.
He wants them to become comfortable shaping and steering change for positive impact.
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Embracing Change
Change is essential for personal growth and maximizing impact in one's limited lifespan.
It's a tool to shape a better future, not something to be feared or avoided.
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Agency and Changemaking
Changemakers possess a sense of agency, responding proactively to challenges rather than being defined by them.
They become the positive influences they wished they had.
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Essentialism
The Disciplined Pursuit of Less
Greg McKeown
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In this episode, our guest Alex Budak gives us insight into a few essential practices from his new book, Becoming a Changemaker. Alex is a social entrepreneur, UC Berkeley Haas faculty member, speaker, and helping people make a positive impact in their lives, career, and communities has become his life's work.
Learn more from Alex here - https://www.alexbudak.com/
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