Catalytic Thinking

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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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.

 

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