Become a Katalyst™: 8 Essential Skills for Transformational Leadership | Katie Anderson

Ready to Amplify Your Influence and Transform Your Organization?
Is it time for you to elevate your role from being a process improvement practitioner to transformational change leader? Are you eager to pair your technical expertise with the social skills necessary to catalyze real change, accelerate learning in your organization, and get results?
Download my free KATALYST™ self-assessment to evaluate your competencies to become a transformational change leader: KBJAnderson.com/katalyst and watch this presentation to learn how you can become a transformational change leader.
In this session delivered for the Results Washington Lean Summit 2024, you’ll discover how to become a true Katalyst™ - an agent of change equipped with behavioral routines and patterns that consistently drive progress and impact through continuous learning.
The Katalyst™ change leader framework brings together two words: “catalyst” (an accelerant for change) and the Japanese word “kata” (behavioral routines or patterns), embodying the skills needed for problem-solving and effective coaching in continuous improvement environments.
We explore what makes change hard: it's human side of change leadership, addressing challenges like resistance to change, fear, and lack of buy-in. Learn how to overcome these barriers with the Katalyst™ skills to create a culture of trust, collaboration, and growth.
You will also learn how to get out of the Doer Trap-the common leadership pitfall of being stuck in reactive problem-solving roles like the hero, magician, or pair of hands-and empower your team to take ownership and drive change.
Watch the full presentation to discover how you can transform your leadership influence, foster continuous learning, and create a lasting impact on your organization.
Key takeaways:
-- How continuous improvement practitioners become transformational change leaders
3 common mistakes that lean practitioners make that keep them into in the “doer” trap (and how to overcome them)
-- 8 key competencies to boost your influence and credibility with senior leaders, even when you have no positional authority, and create a culture of continuous improvement across your organization
-- Why the rate of learning - and progress towards business results -- in your organization will increase if you stop telling leaders that “lean” is important (and what do instead)
Download my free KATALYST™ self-assessment to evaluate your competencies to become a transformational change leader: KBJAnderson.com/katalyst
Listen or watch the Chain of Learning podcast episode 9: ChainOfLearning.com/9
Outline and timestamps:
8:51 The meaning of a Katalyst™ change leader vs being a catalyst
12:14 The challenges of leading transformation change
20:41 How to lead with intention by aligning your actions with your purpose
31:16 3 common mistakes that keep you in the “doer” trap
24:24 Finding a better balance between both technical problem solving skills and the social influence coaching and people oriented skills
25:37 8 competencies to master to move from being a change leader to transformational change leader and 3 key influence skills
26:07 The Knowledgeable Business Expert who speaks the language of business and results
27:11 The Astute Political Navigator in organizations and the value of being a lifelong learning enthusiast committed to continuous improvement
27:51 The Yes-minded Persuader who uses persuasive language, active listening, and empathy to influence others and secure buy-in for new ways of thinking and working
34:37 The difference between good politics and bad politics
37:15 How to Break the Telling Habit® through balancing active listening, asking questions, and showing empathy
40:36 Navigating the change leadership continuums
43:34 The continuous improvement cycle and the importance of reflecting and adjusting as we go through the cycle
45:01 Develop a habit of daily reflection using a simple daily reflection tool
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I’m Katie, an internationally recognized keynote speaker, Shingo Award-winning author, transformational leadership coach, and passionate learning enthusiast dedicated to helping purpose-driven leaders like you create and sustain high-performing organizations.
With my expertise in Japanese management practices and a deep understanding of global leadership dynamics, I provide practical insights and proven frameworks that drive meaningful change and cultivate a culture of continuous improvement. Unlock your potential and create a lasting impact with my transformative approaches!
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