Change catalyst

Change catalyzing is the skill of recognizing when change is needed. It challenges the status quo, champions the change and role models it to others. A change catalyst is a forward-thinker, and is open to change as a way of self-improving, improving the organization, team, co-workers and even customers by change. A change catalyst is the person that understands that change is part of life and part of remaining competitive. And he recognizes that change often brings up fear in people. Yet, a change catalyst does not allow the fear of change to prevent the necessary changes from being made. He removes the barriers to change (old fixed mindset and emotional roadblocks) and influences others to champion the change.

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