The Starfish and the Spider: The Unstoppable Power of Leaderless Organizations

by Ori Brafman

In open organizations, a catalyst is the person who initiates a circle and then fades away into the background.

Once the catalyst leaves, however, his or her presence is still felt. The catalyst is an inspirational figure who spurs others to action.

A catalyst develops an idea, shares it with others, and leads by example.