Free Resources
Click below to download free resources to help you implement each of the tools of The Changemaker's Toolkit.
Vision | Action | Values | Conviction | Using the Tools
Vision
A detailed vision story describes the world you are creating – the world as you believe it should be. These tools help you to craft a compelling vision story to guide your changemaking work.
Example Vision Stories
Business coach Paul Smith defines a vision story as “a picture of the future so compelling, people want to go there with you.” Unlike a vision statement, which is broad and abstract, a vision story is specific and detailed. These example vision stories can serve as inspiration for developing your own story of the world as it should be.
Action
Your Action Plan for Driving Change
Creating change begins with knowing the world you want to create and why it matters; it continues by consistently taking the next step toward making it true; and is propelled by believing in the possibility. Envision. Act. Believe.
Change is created by the cumulative impact of small, coordinated actions. These tools will help you run essential systems to create a culture of consistent, focused action over time.
Key Performance Indicator
Use this sample KPI tracker to measure progress on key metrics related to the impact you're creating.
Leadership Retreat Agenda
This end-of-year planning process has been the key to growing a 7-figure company, launching a second business, writing a book, and traveling the world. Use it to reflect on the past year and set intentional plans for the one ahead.
Urgent vs. Important Worksheet
When everything feels urgent, nothing is. Trying to do more with less will lead to burn out. But prioritizing when everything feels high-stakes is really hard. When I hit this wall, these are the four questions I come back to.
Cutting Through Chaos Worksheet
When chaos hits - whether in your sector, organization, or community - it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. This worksheet is designed to help you cut through the noise and focus on what matters most.
Annual Priority Setting Worksheet
This annual planning worksheet is a powerful tool to help you reflect on your personal and professional goals and set clear priorities for the year ahead. It’s the same framework I use to align my vision and actions - designed to set you up for success.
Values
Believe it or not, there is a tool that is completely adaptive to whatever problem you face — and perfectly tailored to who you are. These resources will help you explore and define your core values so you can use them to set priorities and navigate any challenge.
Identifying and Defining Core Values
Personal core values are like a Swiss Army knife for changemakers; a tool you can use for any situation. Use this worksheet to explore what your core values are, how they're defined, and how to use them to drive impact.
The Core Values Curve
Understanding core values exists on a growth curve. With intention and practice, you can move from awareness, to clarity, to using your values as a practical leadership tool.
Understanding Values & Vehicles
After completing the values discovery questions, use this worksheet to discern your true core values from the activities and ideas that help you connect to those core values.
Conviction
Making change starts with believing you can. These resources will help you foster a belief in your own ability to drive impact, and create a culture of belief within your team.
Conviction Strategy Cheat Sheet
The best way to develop this skill is to intentionally build four foundational habits into your daily routine and the culture of your team. They’re listed below so you can revisit and practice them over time.
Using the Tools
The Changemaker's Toolkit is yours to use for the entirety of your changemaking journey. Use these resources to refine and reinforce the tools as your changemaking journey evolves.
Implementation Timeline
This is a quick guide for weekly, monthly, quarterly, biannual, and annual activities that fully put the The Changemaker’s Toolkit into practice.
Resources
The books, articles, podcasts, films, and songs that have shaped my understanding and practice of social change are vast. Here are some of my favorites, resources that may support and inspire your own journey.
The Changemaker’s Toolkit Quiz
Making change isn’t just about passion – it’s about having the right tools.
This quiz walks you through four core areas that shape your ability to create impact.