I have been listening a lot over the last few weeks to some Podcast interviews by www.catalystspace.com an organisation founded by Leadership Guru John Maxwell focused on developing young leaders and helping them achieve all their potential.
This months interview was with Kevin Carroll the author of the highly successful Rules of the Red Rubber Ball. He is the founder of The Katalyst Consultancy where his “job” is to nurture and care for the individual and communal inner spirit and to inspire new ways of thinking. He was raised by his grandparents in Philadelphia, Kevin joined the Air Force and then landed a job as the athletic trainer and physical education teacher at The Haverford School in Philadelphia, which quickly led to his job as the head athletic trainer for the Philadelphia 76ers. While at the 76ers, Nike founder and CEO Phil Knight tapped Kevin to bring his unique experiences to the sneaker giant and help inspire their creatives. Although no job existed at the time, Knight encouraged Kevin to “hang out” and create the job that would add value to the company. Kevin accepted the challenge and stayed for seven years as “Katalyst.” He was instrumental in helping Nike develop a deeper understanding of athletic product performance, team dynamics and interpersonal communication. He was also the inspiration behind the Lance Armstrong wristband phenomenon. Kevin left in 2004 to found his own brand, The Katalyst Consultancy.
What struck me about Kevin and other people I have heard on this Podcast is they are so Intentional about all their actions and who they work with it has inspired me to continue to seek out the most creative people and companies to work with that I can …
You can find out more about Kevin @
http://www.katalystconsultancy.com/
This months interview was with Kevin Carroll the author of the highly successful Rules of the Red Rubber Ball. He is the founder of The Katalyst Consultancy where his “job” is to nurture and care for the individual and communal inner spirit and to inspire new ways of thinking. He was raised by his grandparents in Philadelphia, Kevin joined the Air Force and then landed a job as the athletic trainer and physical education teacher at The Haverford School in Philadelphia, which quickly led to his job as the head athletic trainer for the Philadelphia 76ers. While at the 76ers, Nike founder and CEO Phil Knight tapped Kevin to bring his unique experiences to the sneaker giant and help inspire their creatives. Although no job existed at the time, Knight encouraged Kevin to “hang out” and create the job that would add value to the company. Kevin accepted the challenge and stayed for seven years as “Katalyst.” He was instrumental in helping Nike develop a deeper understanding of athletic product performance, team dynamics and interpersonal communication. He was also the inspiration behind the Lance Armstrong wristband phenomenon. Kevin left in 2004 to found his own brand, The Katalyst Consultancy.
What struck me about Kevin and other people I have heard on this Podcast is they are so Intentional about all their actions and who they work with it has inspired me to continue to seek out the most creative people and companies to work with that I can …
You can find out more about Kevin @
http://www.katalystconsultancy.com/
1 comment:
how interesting we were thinking all this at the same time? mad one :-)
It's happened loads though over the last 10 years if you cast your mind back. Great minds I guess!! Great friends also!!
..and maybe something a bit extra special too...
love you loads mate
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