I was lucky enough to listen an amazing address about change in organizations last week, and had a bit of an “a-ha” moment. The presenter said, “To be an effective change agent in your organization, you have to be a little bit geeky.”
Geeky? How will that help, I thought? But she was right. In order to really inspire change, in your organization, in your family, in your community, you have to be a little bit geeky. And by that, she meant, you have to be almost annoyingly excited. If you are super excited, super convinced, and enthusiastic, those around you might take notice. They might realize it’s time to sit up and think about change as well.
So get into it. Get a little geeky if you want to make change. It’s necessary – with or without the pocket protector!
About the Author: Marcy Twete
Marcy Twete is the Founder and CEO of Career Girl Network and the author of the book “You Know Everybody! A Career Girl’s Guide to Building a Network That Works.” At Career Girl Network, Marcy provides women with information, resources, and networking to empower them in their careers and to advance the work of women in business as a whole. Prior to launching Career Girl Network, Marcy worked in numerous nonprofit organizations and as a consultant in the field of nonprofit fundraising, marketing, and community relations. Marcy is a graduate of the College of St. Benedict in St. Joseph, Minnesota, and a native of rural North Dakota. She is the Vice Chair of the Chicago Board of Directors for Step Up Women’s Network in Chicago and a member of the Advisory Board for Girls on the Run Twin Cities, and is dedicated to advancing the work of organizations that move the needle for women and girls worldwide.
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