We are change leaders - an incitement to change

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We are change leaders
We are change leaders. I often give this answer when I am asked what the essence of my Community makes up. But the next question often follows immediately: „But Ilja, what is a change leader anyway?“ I would like to answer this question comprehensively in this article. And because I would like to go one step further, it is more of a manifesto. My big goal is to use the hashtag #WeAreChangeLeader around the world, and the Change Leaders Community grow, and become a movement that makes a huge dent in the universe

The definition of change leader in German

The definition of the term is quite simple, as it is made up of two words: Change and Leader. In other words, change and doer. This results in the following definition:

„Change leaders are people who are open to new ideas, think innovatively and make bold decisions. Above all, however, they focus on implementation, experimentation and actively shaping the future.“

Of course, I am aware that many similar terms are currently circulating. A quick skim of various social media profile descriptions leads to the realization that buzzwords such as „change agent“, „change manager“ or „change enthusiast“ are currently being thrown around like doughnuts at the Cologne carnival parade.

What is a change leader?

So what makes us change leaders different? Why is there more to this term than just another hyped title? For me, it's the intention behind the hashtag #WeAreChangeLeader. The Attitude, which leads to a very special approach to change of all kinds. On a small and large scale. In everyday personal life and at work. And for self-initiated changes as well as external crises, problems and challenges.

This special inner attitude is best achieved with the UnChange Mindset (incidentally, I am currently writing a new book on this topic). And because the mindset is always based on the factors of identity, values and beliefs, this is where the DNA of our change leader movement comes from.

What is a change leader: the identity

  • We question the status quo
  • We design instead of manage
  • We encourage the people around us
  • We let actions speak louder than words
  • We live our values
  • We develop innovative ideas
  • We make courageous decisions
  • We are actively shaping the future
  • We know: No one wins alone
  • We take responsibility
  • We don't moan, we do
  • We lead with trust, transparency and empathy
  • We are surfer types for others
  • We promote diversity
  • We create a culture that others want to be a part of
  • We know that clarity, focus and persistence lead to exceptional results
  • We never stop learning
  • We have big dreams and a strong vision
  • We make a difference
  • We say AuJa to change
  • We are passionate, courageous and a little bit crazy

What is a change leader: values

  • Responsibility: No one wins alone! But we can only be successful together if everyone takes personal responsibility in their own place.
  • Gratitude: We go through life with an attitude of gratitude. We always give before we take.
  • Diversity: We respect everyone for who they are and treat each person individually.
  • Integrity: We walk our talk. We let actions speak louder than words and do what we have announced.
  • Support: The team is sacred to us and we make the people around us great and successful.
  • Family: Success has a clear order for us: family first, then comes business.
  • Significance: For us, our job is not just a job. Everything we do is based on a sense of purpose and we do our best to make the world a little bit better every single day.
  • Humor: We like to laugh a lot, especially at ourselves. Because for us, work has to be one thing above all else: fun!
  • Excellence: We have high expectations and standards. For our products, our service, but especially for ourselves.

What is a change leader: no-go values

  • Indifference
  • Arbitrariness
  • Cowardice
  • Egoism
  • Rumbling
  • Cynicism
  • Humorlessness
  • Pessimism
  • Violence
  • Hate
  • Dogmatism
  • Know-it-all attitude
  • Opportunism.
 
Our positive, but above all our no-go values are our beacon and are never negotiable. So if you have defined one of the no-go values as a decisive principle in your life, then: Sorry, we are DEFINITELY not for you!
 
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What is a change leader: Beliefs

  • We believe, that companies change when people change.
  • We believe, that a culture of change beats even the most sophisticated strategy.
  • We believe, that we are responsible for our results. For the good and the bad.
  • We believe, that an opportunity lurks in every problem.
  • We believe, that motivation is based on meaning and values and not on external factors.
  • We believe, that there is a great fire blazing in every human being, just waiting to be lit.
  • We believe, that everything changes when we change.
  • We believe, that innovative thinking, hard work and commitment form the basis for success.
  • We believe individuality instead of egalitarianism.
  • We believe simple solutions and not complicated problems.
  • We believe clarity, decisiveness and integrity.
  • We believe to results and not to announcements.
  • We believe teamwork and not lone wolves.
  • We believe, that a single person with his ideas and deeds has the power to unhinge the world

The Change Leader Manifesto

The combination of these identities, Values and convictions is what makes a changemaker. And my big vision is for more and more people to shout our Battle Cry out into the world with fervor and passion: We are change leaders!

Incidentally, this does not mean that we only work with the rose-colored glasses go through life consistently ignoring problems and initiating change solely for the sake of change. Quite the opposite. We know that change can be hard, lead to sleepless nights and is often accompanied by a feeling of frustration. And that's not all. Do the following emotions sound familiar to you? Doubt, worry, fear, overwhelm, loneliness, despair or hopelessness.

All these feelings are normal circumstances that accompany change. We all have them. You, me and even the most successful people in the world. The only thing that matters is how we deal with them, what perspective we take and what we focus on.

The difference that makes a difference

We change leaders know that the emotional rollercoaster ride is part of change processes, but we always focus our attention on opportunities, possibilities and solutions. There are so many unhappy, frustrated and desperate people in this world because the masses want progress but are not prepared to initiate the necessary changes. Only when people accept that this requires personal change will unprecedented breakthroughs occur.

We change leaders understand that change is the way to achieve our goals and live our dreams. For this reason, we embrace every change because we know that it is a great opportunity to evolve, improve and grow personally.

Become part of the change leader movement

Have you found yourself in the descriptions in this article? Then it would fill my heart with joy if you would make the decision to become a part of the #WeAreChangeLeader movement and carry the philosophy, ideas and messages out into the world so that they can multiply there. Are you in? Great, then here are four ideas on how you can be part of the Change Leaders Community can become:

  1. Leave a comment below this article with further ideas and suggestions.
  2. Download the Change Leader Manifesto in poster form and hang it on your office wall or use it as a smartphone wallpaper (right mouse button > Save As).
  3. Use the hashtag #WirSindChangeLeader in your posts on social media
  4. Become part of the Change Leaders Community on Discord and exchange ideas with other Change Leaders: https://www.skool.com/change-leaders-community/about

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your support. The world has had enough of mediocrity and people who lead a conformist and frustrated life in a mental no-man's land. It is longing for courageous change leaders who can make a huge dent in the universe together. I'll just do it. You too?

Change Leader Manifesto

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