Catalyst Atlanta Speaker Spotlight // Ken Coleman

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Continuing through to October we will be featuring a different speaker answering some questions about the MAKING of a leader. We are really pumped for YOU to get to know these leaders on a deeper level & have them answer some tough [and some fun] questions about leadership. We had such a great response from our speakers we are excited to be able to share two speaker spotlights with you each week, on Tuesday & Thursday.

Beyond his role as Host of The Ken Coleman Show, Ken is the author of the forthcoming Simon & Schuster book, One Question. Known for his ability to put his guests at ease and engage the audience, Ken's enthusiastic and authentic style has produced never before heard conversations with luminaries from politics to pop music, sports legends to captains of industry and best-selling authors to influential pastors. A short list of Ken's notable interviews includes President Jimmy Carter, Tim Tebow, Coach K, Senator John McCain, Tony Dungy, Gov. Mike Huckabee, Pat Summitt, Tony Robbins, Rep. Michele Bachmann, Josh Hamilton, Rev Run, Tony Hawk, T.D. Jakes, Jim Collins, Diane Lane, Mitch Albom & Rick Warren. Ken is also an emcee of the Catalyst conferences and host of the Catalyst Podcast. Most importantly, Ken is blessed to be Stacy's husband and the proud daddy of Ty, Chase and Josie.

1. Who is someone that inspires you today to be a better leader?
My kids Ty, Chase & Josie.

2. Looking back at the past 10 years what are some of your biggest mistakes that you learned from that you would share with others to not repeat the same thing?
Getting in front of God. Hurry up and wait should be a spiritual gift.

3. What is one mistake you witness leaders making more frequently than others?
Losing touch because of a lack of accountability.

What are the steps to avoid this mistake?
Have real accountability and lead transparently.

4. What are 3-4 keys in the "Making" of a Leader?
1. Find your sweet spot - the intersection of your greatest strength and greatest passion. 2. Step out far enough that only God can guide you or catch you. 3. Don't miss the moment for looking to the future. 4. Never quit, ever.

5. What's the best piece of advice you've ever received?
My dad told me my time would come, be patient but be ready.

6. What did you want to be when you grew up?
A U.S. Senator from Virginia.

7. If you could have dinner with anyone, dead or alive, who would you choose?
Table for 6 please, Joseph, Teddy Roosevelt, Martin Luther King Jr., Ronald Reagan & Vince Lombardi.

BONUS: If you had to be a superhero or famous cartoon character, who would you be?
Iron Man.