Artists – Make Your Mark

July 10th, 2009 by bradlomenick in Misc. 2 Comments

Artists Make Your Mark

Are you an artist, designer, photographer, sculptor or painter? If so, we would love for you to be part of the Make Your Mark Campaign.

Once again this year, we are looking for Artists interested in submitting their best expression of our theme “ON YOUR MARK” through ART. If your submission is chosen, we’ll feature on the Catalyst website, through multiple outlets, showcase at the event in October, and create prints for limited release.

More information on the project is available at our website.

And if you know of artists who also might be interested, please pass on to them.

Wednesday Five- on being a good employee

July 8th, 2009 by bradlomenick in Misc. 2 Comments

As promised, it’s the Wednesday Five. Five more thoughts on being a good employee, peer, or partner in your organization or on an initiative or project you are participating on.

1. Listen well- listen when in a conversation, don’t just think about what you are going to say in response. Listen for next steps, not current realities- this has to do with anticipating.

2. Reflect most of the credit, take all the blame- this is more for leaders, but still a great principle to put into practice no matter what level you are in the organization.

3. Never speak negatively of your peers for personal gain- wow, this is a hard one for everyone. Especially when your boss or superior wants to pit you against that peer and see how you respond. Don’t give in to that. Stay above it.

4. Push back- almost every leader I know wants their team members to challenge the process, question assumptions, bring new ideas to the table, and push back when they don’t agree. Don’t be afraid to do this. If your leader is not mature enough to take this, then they probably shouldn’t be in the position they are in.

5. Take on more responsibility- ask for more power and involvement, and you’ll be lifting the load of your employer or boss. That is always a welcomed conversation. Help by taking on more.

Recent Creative Meeting- Dance Challenge

July 8th, 2009 by bradlomenick in Misc. No Comments

A glimpse into a recent Catalyst creative meeting with Jeff Shinabarger, Ken Coleman, Reggie Joiner, Lanny Donoho, Melissa Kruse, and Brian Cole.

While throwing out a bunch of ideas, one was brought up that we thought would be great, although we received some pushback from the two folks we need involved- Reggie and Lanny.

So take a look and join in and help us convince Lanny and Reggie that we’ve got a great idea here that needs to happen!

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Learn from everyone

July 7th, 2009 by bradlomenick in Misc. 3 Comments

This is a mantra that I have always believed in. You can always learn something from everyone. Anyone. Whether you are a seasoned CEO, mid-level manager, Senior Pastor, non-profit Executive Director, or recent graduate, it’s crucial that you live out and understand this principle.

Having spent several years working for and around John Maxwell, I saw this principle lived out on a consistent basis. John would listen and take notes at conferences, regardless of who was speaking. If John was meeting with a small group, he would always ask them what they were learning or reading, and then jot that down. He truly lived out this principle.

One of the classic moments in Catalyst history was a panel interview in 2002 featuring John, Andy Stanley, and Erwin McManus. Erwin was sharing a thought, and John looked down in the front row at his long-time assistant Linda Eggers and gave her the nod signaling he needed his pen and notebook. As Erwin is sharing, Linda hands John the pen and notebook and John starts taking notes. Pretty funny and a classic moment, but also evidence of a lifelong learner.

My two at Wimbledon

July 6th, 2009 by bradlomenick in Misc. 3 Comments

Watching the Wimbledon men’s final yesterday featuring Andy Roddick and Roger Federer was inspiring. I usually don’t watch tennis, but I watched every single point, game, set and ultimate match. It was amazing. Both of them deserved to win. Made me want to be there in the stands.

And speaking of in the stands, there were lots of celebrities, accomplished athletes, and former Wimbledon champions in attendance.

So earlier today on Pardon the Interruption, they asked the question of who would you want to sit next to at Wimbledon in the stands- between Woody Allen, Russell Crowe, Henry Kissinger, and Ralph Lauren, all of whom were in attendance. Very interesting question. I’m going with Russell Crowe. Although talking with Henry Kissinger would be amazing, but might be tough to pick up his words because of the accent and the amount of whispering that has to be done at a tennis match

This made we wonder- who are the two I would want in the royalty box with me if I could get 3 seats for the Wimbledon finals?

John McEnroe for the tennis expertise, and Shaquille O’Neal for the laughter and commentary. Runner up and on deck would be Bob Costas.

Art for Humura Children's Home in Kenya

July 6th, 2009 by bradlomenick in Misc. No Comments

Check out this great project – Art for Humura.

Barton Damer and Promise (Tangeman) Wurzell are teaming up during the month of July to collaborate on this worthwhile art project that will help raise money for the Humura Children’s Home in Kenya. Both are very talented designers. Round one of the artwork is already up here.

The final art piece will be printed and then available for purchase, either as a t-shirt or poster print. You can follow the progress of the Art for Humura project throughout the month of July, as the design will be passed back and forth between Barton and Promise, demonstrating the power of collaboration.

You’ll want to pre-order the t-shirts or posters, as they will definitely be worth it, and going towards a worthy cause.