602. 2025 Social Impact Trends That Matter: The Rise of the Change-Leader (Lindsey Fuller)
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Overview
Welcome back to the 2025 Social Impact Trends That Matter Series! 🥳
Meet Lindsey, the Executive Director of The Teaching Well. 🤝 She’s all about turning ideas into action and creating real, lasting change.
The world needs more change leaders. 💡 Join us as Lindsey walks us through some hallmarks of change leaders, the barriers that can hold organizations back from creating real systems-level change, and actionable advice for how to start transitioning to a change leadership approach.
If you're ready to move beyond just generating ideas and start driving tangible change, this is a must-listen episode. 👏
💡 Learn:
How to take your big ideas and turn them into real action.
How to overcome barriers to enacting lasting change.
The strategies you need to lead with confidence and sustainability + empower your team as a change leader.
Today’s Guest
Lindsey Fuller, Executive Director of The Teaching Well.
“Change leaders are the architecs of organizations or social movements.”
Episode Transcript
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Episode Highlights
The Characteristics of Change Leaders. (3:06)
The Importance of “scaffolding” and Empowering Teams as a Change Leader. (10:05)
Steps to Becoming a Change Leader. (13:31)
Empowering Others Through Change Leadership. (19:53)
“If you struggle with communication—whether due to anxiety, overthinking, or uncertainty—consider coaching and development. Clear, timely, and honest communication builds trust and alignment.”(24:24)
Powerful Quotes
“Change leaders are consistent, not just in their patience, but also in their ambition. ” - Lindsey Fuller
“Change leaders don’t just talk the talk—they walk the walk. They live and breathe it professionally.” - Lindsey Fuller
“Change leaders know when to take action. It’s not about the number of ideas but the effectiveness of your interventions.” - Lindsey Fuller
“Change leaders galvanize those around them by finding aligned, brilliant individuals, celebrating them, and helping them grow.”- Lindsey Fuller
“Change leaders find aligned, brilliant people, celebrate them, and help them grow. Ultimately, they don’t just talk about change—they make it happen.” - Lindsey Fuller
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