We know change happens. What about making change happen? Alex Budak tells Kevin change is complex and this is where we get stuck. A courageous leader has the mindset to make positive changes and acts. (Mindset + Leadership) x Action = IMPACT. We must give ourselves permission to believe in the change and be the change. Key Points Alex Budak shares his definition of a changemaker. He shares the changemaker journey: changemaker mindset, changemaker leadership, and changemaker action. He talks about confidence without attitude – both and thinking. Meet Alex Name: Alex Budak His Story: Alex Budak is the author of Becoming a Changemaker: An Actionable, Inclusive Guide to Leading Positive Change at Any Level. He is a social entrepreneur and faculty member at Berkeley Haas. He teaches, speaks, and writes to help people make a positive impact in their lives, career, communities, and society. At UC Berkeley, Alex created and teaches the transformative course, "Becoming a Changemaker," and is a Lecturer and Faculty Director for Berkeley Executive Education programs. Worth Mentioning: As a social entrepreneur, Alex co‐founded StartSomeGood.com, ran Sweden's most prominent social innovation incubator, Reach for Change, and helped Change.org scale globally. He has given talks on leadership, entrepreneurship, and changemaking around the world, from Cambodia to Ukraine to the Arctic Circle, and at the White House, UN Agencies, and leading companies. https://alexbudak.com/ https://changemakerbook.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexbudak/ https://www.instagram.com/alexbudak/ This episode is brought to you by... Remarkable Masterclasses. Each masterclass is designed to help you become the remarkable leader and human you were born to be. Details on how to get on board for a specific skill or get discounts each month can be found on our website. Book Recommendations Becoming a Changemaker: An Actionable, Inclusive Guide to Leading Positive Change at Any Level by Alex Budak Different: Escaping the Competitive Herd by Youngme Moon Related Episodes Leading in a World of Explosive Change with Henry De Sio, Jr. Flux: How to Thrive in Times of Change with April Rinne Making Change Work with Brendon Baker Join Our Community If you want to view our live podcast episodes, hear about new releases, or chat with others who enjoy this podcast join one of our communities below. https://facebook.com/groups/RemarkableLeadershipPodcast https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8550061/ Leave a Review If you liked this conversation, we'd be thrilled if you'd let others know by leaving a review.

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