Ready to make a difference? Discover the mindset and skills to lead change—no title or permission needed.

“It will inspire” -Nobel Prize winner Muhammad Yunus

“Top 5 non-fiction book about work” - CNBC

#1 book on social impact — Goodreads

20+ language translations - and available now in Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, and Turkish

Inspired by the lessons and philosophies from Budak’s iconic course at UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business, Becoming a Changemaker will teach you how to:

Embrace curiosity and question the status quo to drive innovative solutions and challenge existing norms.
Influence without formal authority by building strong networks and leveraging relationships.
Learn from setbacks and failures, using them as opportunities for growth and continued progress.
Empower others around you to become changemakers, creating a ripple effect of positive change.
Create a sustainable action plan to turn your aspirations for change into reality with the Changemaker Canvas tool and its tangible, manageable steps.

Dan Heath / NYTimes Best-Selling Author of Co-author of Switch, & Made to Stick,

"This warm and inspiring book, filled with examples and practical tools, will be a catalyst for a new generation of leaders committed to changing the world for the better.”
Muhammad Yunus / Nobel Laureate & Founder, Grameen Bank

“It will inspire.”
Liz Wiseman / New York Times bestselling author of Multipliers and Impact Players

"Drawing on behavioral science and rich examples, Alex Budak offers the tools you need to step up, play bigger and increase your impact. Truly the world is ready for this book!”
Alicia Wilson / Olympian, Team Great Britain & UC Berkeley ‘23

“Professor Budak’s Becoming a Changemaker course was life changing. It helped me find my voice and transformed who I am as a person and a leader. I’m so glad that this book now makes the magic of his course available to everyone!”
Aaron Levie / CEO, Box

"Alex Budak provides an invaluable blueprint for changemakers of all types --in business, education, non profits, or government -- with practical and actionable advice on how to drive leadership in any organization or community.”
Ibrahim Baldé / Founder, BlackBook University

“Taking Alex Budak’s course at UC Berkeley was the spark that turned me into a changemaker. I can’t wait for readers of the book to experience the same transformative power of Becoming a Changemaker that experienced in the classroom.”
Ben Rattray / Founder, Change.org

“Alex Budak provides a fresh look at leadership today, showing how each of us can lead positive change, whether we are working from the top of an organization or on the front-lines.”
Sara El Amine / Head of Public Engagement, Public Policy, Lyft

“I've led teams of people ranging from 20 to 20,000, and have seen first hand that Alex Budak's inclusive approach to changemaking is exactly what our companies, communities and world need right now.”

About BECOMING A CHANGEMAKER

In an era where change is not just constant but accelerating, “Becoming a Changemaker” by Alex Budak offers a powerful, actionable guide for anyone aspiring to lead and inspire positive change.

Drawing from his extensive experience as a social entrepreneur, UC Berkeley Professor, and advisor, Budak demystifies the path to becoming a changemaker, providing readers with practical tools and strategies to make a meaningful impact, regardless of their position or background.

Through engaging storytelling and insightful analysis, Budak introduces readers to a diverse array of real-life changemakers, from grassroots activists to corporate leaders, demonstrating that the ability to drive change is not reserved for a select few but is accessible to all.