Leveling Up: Three Executive Moves that Drive Real Change As a Catalyst, you see possibilities where others see problems. You absorb information rapidly, envision better futures, and can’t stop yourself from moving to action. But raw vision and a high tolerance for chaos won’t drive transformation at scale. If you want to operate at an […]

Navigating Change? Start with Your Network Here’s something we learned leading innovation at Fortune 500s: The difference between a great idea that goes nowhere and one with transformative impact often comes down to who you bring along for the ride. As Catalysts, we’re wired for action. We see the problem, envision the solution, and want […]

The term “innovation” often becomes a catch-all that fails to drive real business impact. The most successful organizations define innovation precisely to deliver their corporate vision, and build a culture around this understanding. Here’s how to ensure your innovation efforts deliver measurable results. Key Takeaways  Get inspired by serial CIO Ralph Loura’s journey from delivering […]

Key Takeaways: Upskilling Your Junior CatalystsMentoring a Junior Catalyst isn’t just talent development—it’s protecting a valuable organizational asset. These change agents see possibilities others miss and drive toward those possibilities relentlessly. But without strategic guidance, they can burn themselves out pushing low-priority initiatives or even get rejected by the system before making a meaningful impact. […]

Key Takeaways: Breaking Through Organizational InertiaInnovation isn’t stalling because of idea quality—it’s failing at the critical moment of organizational adoption. How can you not just spark innovation, but scale it? Michael Arena, PhD (Dean of Crowell School of Business and former executive at GM, Amazon, and Bank of America) recently shared research with our Catalyst Leadership Trust […]

This article originally appeared in Fast Company on June 25, 2025. Article written by Tony Martignetti and Shannon Lucas.Innovation doesn’t happen in silos: it happens in systems. And yet many companies still rely on lone heroes to ignite transformation.  They recruit visionary thinkers, celebrate bold ideas, and preach agility, but beneath the surface, their structures reward predictability and punish deviation. As […]

Shannon Lucas, co-CEO of Catalyst Constellations, talks about changing the culture in your company.

Catalysts are problems. At least, historically speaking, in the way that most organizations have been run. They don’t fit the version of the “high performer” that so many orgs had for so many years — you know, you crush the KPIs handed to you, managed up well, and developed an expertise and capacity in the […]

The moment you self identify as a Catalyst can feel like a lightbulb moment, sometimes for a light that we didn’t know had burned out. The first thing many people tell us is how relieved they are—that they always thought they were “crazy,” and how excited they are to finally have words for the way […]