Rediscovering Play
Kevin Carroll, who calls himself a Katalyst for Change, is talking about fun, work and change. He has quite the interesting life story -- from abandoned child of alcoholics to well-educated, six-language-speaking athletic trainer for the '76ers and the Yugoslavian Olympic team, to create-your-own-title executive at Nike. He attributes his success to a "red rubber ball," and you really need to be here to get the whole story as to how the red rubber ball made a difference in his life.
Highly engaging guy with lots of props and gifts -- he has the audience wrapped up. My battery is starting to dwindle so I'll try to post some notes later.
Comments
Kevin Carroll was amazing. He was by far the most inspiring. I am looking forward to checking out the resources he shared with attendees. OK - so I didn't win any (one lucky woman won $100!), but the best is my DREAM band. D=dedication R=responsiblility E= education A= attitutde M= motivation
Posted by: Karen Yoho | August 22, 2006 03:43 PM
This was a spectacular session which still resonates in my mind as I sit here at Logan airport staring down at my clear wristband. Kevin reminded us that "dreams always being with a little risk". One of the biggest take-aways I liked was the notion of transcending the ordinary in your organization to create and imaginative and creative space for innovation. I particularly like his account of Nike's Innovation and Creativity Gym. I've never seen a speaker who gives so much back to his audience. I'll close with another good quote he used from Ali... "I'd either won or lost the fight before I entered the ring."
Posted by: Stuart Meyer | August 22, 2006 06:52 PM
Seen him before. Found him boring.
Posted by: Peggie Thorsen | August 23, 2006 03:08 PM
I thought he was an entertaining, thought-provoking speaker. I loved his message and enthusiasm. Can't wait to read his book!
Posted by: Jamie DeSimone | August 24, 2006 04:15 PM